Warning: The vehicles described in this manual are equipped with a passive restraint system (SRS). also known as an air bag system. Before carrying out work in the area where the elements of this system are located, you should turn off its power, since accidental deployment of the airbags can result in serious injury (see chapter 12).
Left lower soundproofing panel
To access the components located on the left under the instrument panel, remove the two screws, disconnect the retainer and lower the soundproofing panel (see illustration).
24.1. Remove the screws that secure the lower left soundproofing panel
2. Disconnect the electrical components and wiring harness located on top and remove the panel from the vehicle.
Right bottom soundproofing panel
3. To gain access to the elements located on the right under the instrument panel, unscrew the screws and disconnect the electrical connector clamp (if its presence is provided for by the design) and remove the lower soundproofing panel from the car (see illustration).
24.3. Unscrew the screws securing the right lower soundproofing panel
Central soundproofing panel (GMC/Chevrolet cars)
4. Remove the center console (see subsection 23).
5. Unscrew the screws securing the soundproofing panel (see illustration), then remove the soundproofing from the instrument panel.
24.5. Remove the screws (shown on the right side) which secures the central lower trim of the instrument panel
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
A buffer located at knee level
7. Remove the left soundproofing panel (see point 1).
8. Unscrew the screws and disconnect the clamp, then remove the buffer trim from the instrument panel.
9. If it is necessary to remove the reinforcement panel, unscrew the four nuts and remove the buffer (see illustration).
24.9. Location of the nuts for securing the buffer located at knee level
10. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Left additional trim panel
11. Remove the left soundproofing panel and the knee buffer trim.
12. Unscrew the nuts and disconnect the clamps, then remove the facing panel.
Central additional cladding panel (GMC/Oldsmobile car)
13. Remove the center console, as well as (if necessary) central soundproofing panel (see above).
14. Remove the two screws located at the base, then remove the fasteners, starting at the base of the panel and working your way up. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the panel from the vehicle.
15. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Instrument panel frame
16. When performing this procedure on a vehicle with a folding steering column, tilt the steering wheel down as far as possible.
17. Remove the left soundproofing panel (see above).
18. Unscrew the screws and remove the instrument panel frame (see illustration).
24.18. Instrument panel frame screws
19. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Glove box
20. Remove the lower right soundproofing panel (see paragraph 3).
21. Remove the three screws located along the base of the glove box and remove it from the dashboard (see illustration).
24.21. Glove box door mounting screws
22. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.