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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2005 🢒 Terraza Ext. 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connectors and position out of the way. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement .
  5. Remove the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
  7. Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Center Air Outlet Replacement .
  8. Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Defroster Air Outlet Duct Replacement .
  9. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
  10. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
  11. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
  12. Remove the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
  13. Remove the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
  14. Remove the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.

    15. Object Number: 482588 Size: SH
  15. Remove the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
  16. Remove the I/P carrier from the body.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 482588 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the body.

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

  2. Install the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  3. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  7. Install the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts/screws to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  9. Install the defroster duct. Refer to Defroster Air Outlet Duct Replacement .
  10. Install the center air outlet. Refer to Center Air Outlet Replacement .
  11. Install the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
  12. Install the A/C control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  13. Install the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
  14. Install the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  15. Install the wiring harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement .
  16. Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  18. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .