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Need help pulling dash of 1997 Buick Lesabre.

Answered by:Dave Nova
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Need help pulling dash of 1997 Buick Lesabre.

Submitted: 1408 days and 10 hours ago.

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Value: $9

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Expert: Dave Nova replied 1408 days and 10 hours ago.

I will give the procedure to you in several steps.

Object Number: 324730 Size: MH

Perform the following steps in order to remove the reveal covers (1):

1.1.	Pry the covers up.

1.2.	Carefully pull forward on the covers.

Remove the fasteners (2):

Carefully pull up the upper trim panel (5).

Remove the sunload and the twilight sentinel sensors. Remove the upper trim panel.

Object Number: 324730 Size: MH
.

Remove the information center fasteners (2).

Remove the information center (4).

Disconnect the information center connector (3).

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Expert: Dave Nova replied 1408 days and 9 hours ago.

Object Number: 502502 Size: SH

Carefully pry out the IP lower trim plate (2) in order to remove.

Carefully pry out the air deflectors (3) in order to remove.

Important: When removing the fasteners from the air duct openings be careful not to drop the fasteners down the openings.

Remove the IP trim plate fasteners (4).

Disengage the retaining clips at the top of the trim plate (4).

Remove the IP trim plate (5).

Object Number: 204738 Size: SH
.

Remove the inflatable restraint IP module mounting fasteners (2,3).

Remove the inflatable restraint IP module (4) from the IP (1).

Expert: Dave Nova replied 1408 days and 9 hours ago.

Object Number: 479974 Size: SH

Open the ashtray.

Remove the fasteners (1) retaining the ashtray.

Remove the ashtray partway.

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Remove the ashtray.

Object Number: 469022 Size: SH

Remove the IP lower trim pad fasteners.

Partially remove the IP lower trim pad.

Disconnect the ashtray electrical connector.

Disconnect the IP storage compartment light switch electrical connector.

Disconnect the wiring harness retaining fastener from the .

Remove the IP lower trim pad (4).

Object Number: 298837 Size: LH

Loosen the bolts (3,9,10).

Remove the bolt (8).

Remove the brace (5).

Support the column.

Remove the 2 bolts (3).

Let steering column down to rest on seat.

Expert: Dave Nova replied 1408 days and 9 hours ago.

Remove the IP assembly upper fasteners (1).

Remove the IP lower fasteners (2).
Object Number: 474828 Size: SH

Remove the fasteners (1) from the IP center support.

Pull the IP assembly rearward slightly.

Disconnect the electrical connectors, including the antenna coax cable.

Disconnect the aspirator hose.

Remove the IP assembly.

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