Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

2010 Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 NSECTION Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
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Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
1 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Tip:Β 
  1. Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to release the clips securing the instrument panel upper trim assembly to the instrument panel.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  3. When replacing the instrument panel upper trim panel, transfer all necessary components.
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