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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Alero Export 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 740349 Size: SH
  1. For the Oldsmobile, remove the screws from under the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.

    2. Object Number: 740342 Size: SH
  2. Open the I/P compartment door.
  3. Remove the I/P compartment screws.

    4. Object Number: 778684 Size: SH
  4. Pull the I/P compartment rearward.
  5. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp from the compartment. Feed the lamp through the opening.

    6. Object Number: 778671 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P compartment. Pontiac shown, Oldsmobile similar.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 778671 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P compartment to the I/P. Pontiac shown, Oldsmobile similar.

    2. Object Number: 778684 Size: SH
  2. Route the I/P compartment lamp through the opening in the I/P compartment. Push the lamp into place until fully seated.

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


    Object Number: 740342 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P compartment screws.

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


    Object Number: 740349 Size: SH
  4. Close the I/P compartment door.
  5. For the Oldsmobile only, install the screws under the I/P compartment door.

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