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For 1990-2009 cars only
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Oldsmobile
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2001
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Alero
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Engine Electrical
🢒 Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Pontiac
Removal Procedure
Apply the park brake.
Adjust the shift lever to LOW.
Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the ignition switch bezel.
Using a flat-bladed tool, disengage the accessory trim plate from the I/P.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the cigar lighter from the accessory trim plate. Refer to
Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel
.
Remove the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts and bracket.
Remove the accessory trim plate.
Installation Procedure
Install the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket and bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the I/P accessory switch mounting plate bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
Install the cigar lighter to the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to
Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel
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Connect the electrical connectors.
Install the I/P accessory trim plate by pressing the plate into place until fully seated.
Install the ignition switch bezel. Press the bezel into place until fully seated.
Adjust the shift lever to PARK.
Release the park brake.
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Oldsmobile
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console trim plate. Refer to
Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement
Gently pull rearward on the bottom of the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate to disengage the retainers.
Disconnect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors from the HVAC controls.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the 12-volt power supply.
Remove the 12-volt power supply from the IP accessory trim plate, if required. Refer to
12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
Remove the HVAC controls from the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to
Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement
Installation Procedure
Install the HVAC controls to the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to
Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement
Install the 12-volt power supply to the IP accessory trim plate, if required. Refer to
12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
Connect the electrical connector to the 12-volt power supply.
Connect the vacuum hoses and the electrical connectors to the HVAC controls.
Install the IP accessory trim plate, pressing the plate into place until fully seated.
Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to
Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement