Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Equinox)

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system.SIR Disabling and Enabling

    2. Object ID: 4597051
  2. Windshield Garnish Molding(1)»Remove[2x]—Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement

    3. Object ID: 4562239
  3. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover(1)»Remove[2x]—Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement

    4. Object ID: 4563225
  4. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Left Side(2)»Remove—Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

    5. Object ID: 4564180
  5. Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Left Side(2)»Remove—Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

    6. Object ID: 4564182
  6. Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Right Side(2)»Remove—Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

    7. Object ID: 4563578
  7. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Right Side(2)»Remove—Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

    8. Object ID: 4564834
  8. Serial Data Gateway Module(1)»Remove—Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement

    9. Object ID: 4592534
  9. { If equipped }Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp(1)»Remove—Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement

    10. Object ID: 4566303
  10. Radio Control(1)»Remove—Radio Control Assembly Replacement

    11. Object ID: 4580402
  11. Front Floor Console Applique(1)»Remove—Front Floor Console Applique Replacement

    12. Object ID: 4583879
  12. Instrument Panel Compartment Door(1)»Remove—Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement

    13. Object ID: 4566666
  13. Radio Front Speaker(2)»Remove[2x]—Radio Front Speaker Replacement

    14. Object ID: 4570349
  14. { If equipped }Radio Front Center Speaker(2)»Remove—Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement

    15. Object ID: 4570449
  15. { If equipped }Forward Collision Alert Display(3)»Remove—Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement

    16. Object ID: 4584572
  16. Hazard Warning Switch(1)»Remove—Hazard Warning Switch Replacement

    17. Object ID: 4588684
  17. Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]
  18. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    19. Object ID: 4588685
  19. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove[6x]

    20. Object ID: 4588686
  20. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]

    21. Object ID: 4588687
  21. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove[5x]

    22. Object ID: 4601868
  22. Ignition and Start Switch(2)»Remove—Ignition and Start Switch Replacement

    23. Object ID: 4581216
  23. Turn Signal Switch(1)»Remove—Turn Signal Switch Replacement

    24. Object ID: 4588688
  24. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.
  25. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  26. Pull rearward to disengage the clips.
  27. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) from the vehicle.
  28. Transfer components as necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object ID: 4588688
  1. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel(1)»Install
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.

    3. Object ID: 4581216
  3. Turn Signal Switch(1)»Install—Turn Signal Switch Replacement

    4. Object ID: 4601868
  4. Ignition and Start Switch(2)»Install—Ignition and Start Switch Replacement

    5. Object ID: 4588687

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.

  5. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[5x]2.5N·m(22 lb in)

    6. Object ID: 4588686
  6. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]2.5N·m(22 lb in)

    7. Object ID: 4588685
  7. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[6x]2.5N·m(22 lb in)

    8. Object ID: 4588684
  8. Connect the electrical connectors.
  9. Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]9N·m(80 lb in)

    10. Object ID: 4584572
  10. Hazard Warning Switch(1)»Install—Hazard Warning Switch Replacement

    11. Object ID: 4570449
  11. { If equipped }Forward Collision Alert Display(3)»Install—Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement

    12. Object ID: 4570349
  12. { If equipped }Radio Front Center Speaker(2)»Install—Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement

    13. Object ID: 4566666
  13. Radio Front Speaker(2)»Install[2x]—Radio Front Speaker Replacement

    14. Object ID: 4583879
  14. Instrument Panel Compartment Door(1)»Install—Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement

    15. Object ID: 4580403
  15. Front Floor Console Applique(1)»Install—Front Floor Console Applique Replacement

    16. Object ID: 4566303
  16. Radio Control(1)»Install—Radio Control Assembly Replacement

    17. Object ID: 4592534
  17. { If equipped }Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp(1)»Install—Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement

    18. Object ID: 4564834
  18. Serial Data Gateway Module(1)»Install—Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement

    19. Object ID: 4563578
  19. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Right Side(2)»Install—Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

    20. Object ID: 4564182
  20. Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Right Side(2)»Install—Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

    21. Object ID: 4564180
  21. Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Left Side(2)»Install—Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

    22. Object ID: 4563225
  22. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Left Side(2)»Install—Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

    23. Object ID: 4562239
  23. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover(1)»Install[2x]—Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement

    24. Object ID: 4597051
  24. Windshield Garnish Molding(1)»Install[2x]—Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
  25. Enable the SIR System.SIR Disabling and Enabling