Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

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Fig 1: Instrument Panel Compartment

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Open the instrument panel compartment to the full open position. Disconnect the instrument panel compartment dampener from the compartment assembly by depressing the tabs on the compartment and sliding the dampener rod off.
1	Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure To access the fasteners, squeeze the sides of the compartment assembly and allow the compartment to lower past the compartment stops. Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2	Instrument Panel Compartment Procedure When replacing the instrument panel compartment, transfer all necessary components.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

Open the instrument panel compartment to the full open position.
Disconnect the instrument panel compartment dampener from the compartment assembly by depressing the tabs on the compartment and sliding the dampener rod off.

Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure
To access the fasteners, squeeze the sides of the compartment assembly and allow the compartment to lower past the compartment stops.
Tighten
2.5 N.m (22 lb in)

Instrument Panel Compartment
Procedure
When replacing the instrument panel compartment, transfer all necessary components.