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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 XLR 🢒 Safety and Security 🢒 Supplemental Inflatable Restraints 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  5. Remove the closeout/insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  7. Remove the I/P compartment trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Bezel Replacement .
  8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  9. Remove the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  10. Remove the right and the left I/P trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  11. Remove the right and the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. Remove the right and the left I/P end caps. Pull outward to disengage the caps from the I/P.
  14. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
  15. Remove the I/P cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. Remove the speakers from the I/P. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
  17. Remove the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the YAW sensors from the I/P carrier.
  18. Remove the global positioning system (GPS) antenna from the I/P carrier. Refer to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Replacement .
  19. Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .
  20. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .

    21. Object Number: 1224723 Size: SH
  21. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the I/P carrier.

    22. Object Number: 1224684 Size: SH
  22. Remove the retaining bolts from the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door.

    23. Object Number: 1224690 Size: SH
  23. Remove the I/P compartment striker from the I/P carrier.
  24. Remove the I/P carrier from the mounting and slowly route all of the wiring from the I/P carrier.
  25. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the lower and the upper I/P beams.
  2. Route the I/P wiring harness.

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


    Object Number: 1224723 Size: SH
  3. Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the I/P carrier.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1224690 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P compartment striker.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the striker to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 1224684 Size: SH
  5. Install the I/P retaining bolt at the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  7. Install the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .
  8. Install the GPS antenna to the I/P carrier. Refer to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Replacement .
  9. Install the SDM and the YAW sensors to the I/P carrier.
  10. Install the speakers to the I/P. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
  11. Install the I/P cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  12. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
  13. Install the right and the left I/P end caps.
  14. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
  15. Install the right and the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Install the right and the left I/P trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Install the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  18. Install the I/P compartment trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Bezel Replacement .
  19. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  20. Install the closeout/insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  21. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  22. Install the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement .

    23. Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  23. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

    24. Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  24. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .