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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2006RENDEZVOUS FWD V6-3.5L VIN LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEINTERIOR MOULDING / TRIMDASHBOARD / INSTRUMENT PANELSERVICE AND REPAIRCOMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN L
Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)
2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD V6-3.5L VIN LSECTION Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)
COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the instrument panel compartment.
2. Remove the bolts from the instrument panel compartment hinge.
3. Remove the instrument panel compartment from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Align the instrument panel compartment to the instrument panel.
2. Install the bolts to the instrument panel compartment hinge.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the instrument panel compartment hinge bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
3. Close the instrument panel compartment.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.