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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2003 🢒 Vibe - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the driver and passenger SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  3. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Remove glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  10. Remove manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU4) or Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU5).
  11. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement in Body Front End.

    12. Object Number: 844251 Size: SH
  12. Remove the following components from the lower instrument panel:
    13. • The 8 bolts
    • The 4 push retainers
    • The wire harness clamps
  13. Remove the lower instrument panel by pulling rearward.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 844251 Size: SH
  1. Install the lower instrument panel assembly to the vehicle. Ensure that the 4 push retainers are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the 8 bolts.
  2. Route and install the I/P wiring harness clamps.
  3. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  4. Install the manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU4) or Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU5).
  5. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  6. Install the glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  7. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Install the hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Install the front sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  11. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  12. Enable the driver and passenger side SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.