For 1990-2009 cars

## Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Traverse

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the right and left instrument panel trim plates. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side.
5. Remove the instrument panel compartment trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Plate Replacement.
6. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
8. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.

1 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 25) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
2 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly

#### Procedure

1. Prior to removing the trim pad from the instrument panel assembly, note the routing of the wiring to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
4. When replacing the instrument panel trim pad, transfer all necessary components.

## Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Acadia w/RPO UV6

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the instrument panel heads up display module. Refer to Instrument Cluster Head Up Display Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
6. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
7. Remove the instrument panel compartment trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Plate Replacement.

1 | Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
2 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
3 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 22) Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
4 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly

#### Procedure

1. Prior to removing the trim pad from the instrument panel assembly, note the routing of the wiring to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
4. When replacing the instrument panel trim pad, transfer all necessary components.

## Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Acadia w/o RPO UV6

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
6. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
7. Remove the instrument panel compartment trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Plate Replacement.

1 | Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
2 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 22) Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
3 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly

#### Procedure

1. Prior to removing the trim pad from the instrument panel assembly, note the routing of the wiring to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
4. When replacing the instrument panel trim pad, transfer all necessary components.

## Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement Enclave

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel compartment trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate applique. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Applique Replacement.
6. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
7. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.

1 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 25) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
2 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly

#### Procedure

1. Prior to removing the trim pad from the instrument panel assembly, note the routing of the wiring to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
4. When replacing the instrument panel trim pad, transfer all necessary components.

## Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement OUTLOOK

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel compartment access hole covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the right instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
6. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
7. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
8. Remove the instrument panel compartment trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Plate Replacement.
9. Remove the front door weather strips where it contacts the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Front Door Opening Weatherstrip Replacement.

1 | Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
2 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (Qty: 4) Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
3 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 22) Tighten 2 N·m (18 lb in)
4 | Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly

#### Procedure

1. Prior to removing the trim pad from the instrument panel assembly, note the routing of the wiring to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections.
3. Unsnap the GPS antenna from the trim pad and feed it through the hole in the trim pad while removing the pad from the vehicle, if equipped.
4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.
5. When replacing the instrument panel trim pad, transfer all necessary components.

Tip
Instrument Panel inflatable restraint module will be removed with the trim pad.