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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement
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Fig 1: Instrument Panel Carrier Support
GM1962395Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the carrier assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel air distributor assembly. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  3. Prior to removal of the instrument panel carrier support assembly, note the location of the instrument panel electrical centers and junction blocks.
  4. Disconnect all instrument panel electrical centers and junction blocks from the instrument panel carrier support assembly and position out of the way.
  5. Prior to removal of the instrument panel carrier support assembly, note the routing of the instrument panel wiring harness and connector locations to ensure proper reinstallation.
  6. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness from the instrument panel carrier support assembly and position out of the way.
1 Instrument Panel Carrier Support Upper Bolt (Qty: 2)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2 Instrument Panel Carrier Support Lower Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  22 N.m (16 lb ft)
3 Instrument Panel Carrier Support Outer Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten:  58 N.m (43 lb ft)
4 Instrument Panel Carrier Support Assembly
RENDER: 1.0x

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