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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2003 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 474661 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the I/P air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement .
  3. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  4. Remove the four fasteners (2) from the inside of the vent outlet holes to the upper pad (3).
  5. Remove the three fasteners (1) from the inside of the defroster grille outlet holes to the upper pad (3).

    6. Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  6. Lift the upper I/P pad (1) upward from the rear edge of the I/P cluster in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if necessary.
  8. Lift the pad on an angle and slide rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P.
  9. Remove the I/P upper trim pad (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 105553 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P upper trim pad to the I/P and connect the electrical connections.
  2. Slide the I/P upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
  3. Align the rear edge of the I/P upper trim pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.

    4. Object Number: 474661 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.

  4. Install the four fasteners (2) into the I/P air outlet vent openings.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the three fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the I/P upper pad (3).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the I/P air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement .
  7. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  8. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.