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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2000 🢒 Montana Ext. 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 318212 Size: SH
  1. Lift the IP upper trim in order to release the retaining clips at the rear edge.
  2. Remove the security indicator lamp. Refer to Lamp Replacement - Security Indicator in Theft Deterant.
  3. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Remove the IP upper trim from the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the security indicator lamp. Refer to Lamp Replacement - Security Indicator in Theft Deterant.
  2. Install the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    3. Object Number: 318212 Size: SH
  3. Slide the edge of the IP upper trim into the retainers on the front of the instrument panel.
  4. Position the locator tabs on the IP upper trim to the instrument panel.
  5. Align the retaining clips with the slots.
  6. Push the IP upper trim into the instrument panel until the trim is secure.