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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2009 🢒 VE Ute 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1957057 Size: SH
  3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly (2) lower retaining screws (1).

    4. Object Number: 2017856 Size: SH
  4. Open the I/P compartment assembly (2) door.
  5. Using a suitable tool pry the screw covers (1) from the I/P compartment (2).

    6. Object Number: 1957062 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P compartment (2) upper retaining screws (1).
  7. Remove the I/P compartment (2).

    8. Object Number: 2024475 Size: SH
  8. If fitted, disconnect the I/P compartment electrical connector (1) from the main wiring harness.

Disassemble Procedure

    Object Number: 1957073 Size: SH
  1. Remove the I/P compartment damper cord by detaching the cord from the securing hook (4).
  2. Remove the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (3).
  3. Remove the I/P compartment damper (2) from the I/P compartment (1).

    4. Object Number: 1957784 Size: SH
  4. Remove the I/P compartment door hinge retaining pins (2), located on either side of the I/P compartment door.
  5. Remove the I/P compartment door (1) from the I/P compartment.

Assemble Procedure

    Object Number: 1957784 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P compartment door (1) to the I/P compartment.
  2. Install the I/P compartment door retaining pins (2).

    3. Object Number: 1957073 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P compartment damper (2) to the I/P compartment (1).
  4. Install the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (3).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (3) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the I/P compartment damper cord by attaching the securing hook (4).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2024475 Size: SH
  1. If fitted, connect the I/P compartment electrical connecter (1) to the main wiring harness.
  2. Align the I/P compartment into the I/P upper pad.

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


    Object Number: 1957062 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P compartment (2) upper retaining screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (1) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 2017856 Size: SH
  4. Install the screw covers (1) to the instrument panel compartment (2).

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


    Object Number: 1957057 Size: SH
  5. Install the I/P compartment (2) lower retaining screws (1).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (1) to 2  N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.
  7. Install the close out panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
  8. Test all electrical components for corrected operation.