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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Lower the tilt steering column to the lowest position.

    2. Object Number: 624958 Size: SH
  2. Pry out the ignition cylinder bezel (1).
  3. Remove the left I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the I/P center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  6. Remove the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .

    7. Object Number: 497546 Size: SH
  7. Remove the push pin fasteners that retain the top trim cover to the I/P cluster.
  8. Remove the left I/P air deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

    9. Object Number: 497548 Size: SH
  9. Remove the fasteners that retain the trim plate to the I/P cluster.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  11. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 497548 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P cluster trim plate to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the fasteners that retain the trim plate to the I/P cluster.

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


    Object Number: 497546 Size: SH
  4. Install the top I/P cluster trim cover and the push pin fasteners.
  5. Install the left I/P air outlet vent. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  6. Install the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  8. Install the I/P center trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the left I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 624958 Size: SH
  10. Install the ignition cylinder bezel (1).