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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement
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Fig 1: Instrument Panel Retainer
GM1869905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the vehicle and/or the components of the instrument panel because of hidden fasteners and retainers the instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle as an assembly.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the HVAC module assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning and Heater Module Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel trim panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement .
1 Instrument Panel Retainer Nut (Qty: 4)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  20 N.m (15 lb ft)
2 Instrument Panel Retainer Assembly

Procedure

  1. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness to ensure proper reinstallation.
  2. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness from the instrument panel retainer.
  3. When replacing the instrument panel retainer assembly, transfer all necessary components.
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