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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 DeVille 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure

    Caution: When you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, you must disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause air bag deployment, personal injury, or unnecessary SIR system repairs.

  1. Disable SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the left knee bolster support. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the IP center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement or Front Floor Console Replacement .
  6. Remove the IP endcaps. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  9. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  10. Remove the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 105537 Size: SH
  11. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of IP.
  12. Disconnect all other electrical connectors from the IP to body.
  13. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.

    14. Object Number: 550997 Size: SH
  14. Remove the steering column to body fasteners (1).
  15. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
  16. Disconnect the Steering column to body connectors.

    17. Object Number: 551005 Size: SH
  17. Remove the IP center support bracket fasteners (1) to floor bracket.

    18. Object Number: 474609 Size: SH
  18. Remove IP carrier (1) to cowl fasteners.

    19. Object Number: 551934 Size: SH
  19. Remove the fasteners (1,2) from the left and right IP carrier to hinge pillar.

    20. Object Number: 474611 Size: SH
  20. Remove the IP and carrier assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 474611 Size: SH
  1. Install the IP and carrier assembly to the vehicle.

    2. Object Number: 551934 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the fasteners (1) through the IP carrier to the hinge pillar.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the IP carrier fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 474609 Size: SH
  3. Install the IP carrier to cowl fasteners (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the IP carrier to cowl fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 551005 Size: SH
  4. Install the IP center support bracket fasteners (1) to floor bracket.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the IP center support bracket fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 550997 Size: SH
  5. Install the steering column support fasteners (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

  6. Install the steering shaft to the steering column
  7. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, Install the shift cable to the steering column.
  8. Connect Steering column to body electrical connectors.

    9. Object Number: 105537 Size: SH
  9. Connect the IP to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of IP.
  10. Install the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  11. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  13. Install the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Install the IP extension or the console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement or Front Floor Console Replacement .
  15. Install the left and right IP endcaps. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  16. Install the left knee bolster support bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  17. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  18. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  19. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.