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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2006 🢒 H3 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the left and right lower cowl panels. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the instrument panel center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  8. Remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
  9. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  10. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  11. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  13. Remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  14. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .

    15. Object Number: 1297191 Size: SH
  15. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers.

    16. Object Number: 1245399 Size: SH
  16. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

    17. Object Number: 1348209 Size: SH
  17. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.

    18. Object Number: 1348208 Size: SH
  18. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch striker.
  19. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.
  20. Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .

    21. Object Number: 1348207 Size: SH
  21. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

    22. Object Number: 1408365 Size: SH
  22. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.

    23. Object Number: 1348206 Size: SH
  23. Reach through the I/P storage compartment (1) opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

    24. Object Number: 1348210 Size: SH
  24. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.

    25. Object Number: 1348212 Size: SH
  25. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
  26. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.
  27. With automatic transmission, move the gear selector to low range and remove the shift knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement .
  28. With manual transmission, place the gear selector in 2nd or 4th gear and remove the shift knob.
  29. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.
  30. Remove the HVAC distributor duct from the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  31. Transfer the wiring harness to the new instrument panel assembly.
  32. Transfer the inflatable restraint module and bracket to the new instrument panel.
  33. Disconnect the keyless entry antenna from the body control module (BCM).
  34. Transfer the keyless entry antenna to the new I/P.

Installation Procedure
  1. Connect the keyless entry antenna to the BCM.
  2. Install the HVAC distributor duct to the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1348199 Size: SH
  3. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P cover to the I/P structure.
  4. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

    5. Object Number: 1348205 Size: SH
  5. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

    6. Object Number: 1348204 Size: SH
  6. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.

    7. Object Number: 1348202 Size: SH
  7. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
  8. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
  9. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.

    10. Object Number: 1348210 Size: SH
  10. Push on the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.

    11. Object Number: 1348212 Size: SH
  11. Push on the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.

    12. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  12. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

    13. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1245399 Size: SH
  13. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348206 Size: SH
  14. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening (1) and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348207 Size: SH
  15. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1408365 Size: SH
  16. Install the end cap screw.

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348214 Size: SH
  17. Position the hazard warning switch harness through the routing hole.

    18. Object Number: 1348208 Size: SH
  18. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.

    19. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  19. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348209 Size: SH
  20. Install the screw located behind the IPC.

    21. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1297191 Size: SH
  21. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers.
  22. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
  23. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  24. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
  25. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  26. Install the IPC trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  27. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  28. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
  29. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  30. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  31. Install the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  32. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  33. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  34. Install the left and right lower cowl panels. Refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  35. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  36. Install the transmission shift knob. Refer to Floor Shift Control Knob Replacement .
  37. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .