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I have a 2006 STS with a metalic sounding rattle in the dash. It sounds like a loose machine screw or nut . It seems to be coming from the top center up by the windshield - near the defrost duct, photo cell, and center speaker grill. Can anybody tell me how to remove the top of the dash? I have had the wood grain trim around the radio and the dash side panels off, but am not sure how to go further. Is the top held on by clips, or screws and if so where?    thanks!

Submitted: 634 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
Status: CLOSED
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2006 Cadillac STS V6

Already Tried:
Dealer - didn't hear the rattle... but I sure do!

Accepted Answer

Hello 4383,

I am sending some info for the top of the dash(Defroster grill) removal.

 

Defroster Grille Replacement

Removal Procedure


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  1. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  2. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into one end of the trim panel.
  3. Pry up in order to release the retaining clips.
  4. Disconnect the sunload sensor (3) electrical connector.
  5. Remove the trim panel.

Installation Procedure


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  1. Connect the sunload sensor (3) electrical connector.
  2. Locate the front tabs (1) of the trim panel to the instrument panel.
  3. Push the trim panel in to the instrument panel in order to secure the retaining clips.
  4. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement

    Removal Procedure


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    1. Open the door.
    2. Remove the screw cover at the top of the garnish molding.
    3. Remove the screw from the garnish molding.
    4. Pull inward on the garnish molding to release the top of the molding from the headliner.
    5. Pull inward at the center of the garnish molding to release the center part of the garnish molding.

    Installation Procedure


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    1. Position the base of the garnish molding to the outside of the instrument panel pad.
    2. Position the molding to the windshield pillar, aligning the tabs to the retention clips on the windshield pillar.
    3. Push inward on the garnish molding to secure the windshield pillar and headliner.

      Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners

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Expert: John
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Answered: 2/25/2008

Master Automotive Technician

ASE A1-A8 & L1 Master GM Tech 40 years experience

634 days ago.

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Reply to John's Post: Hello John,
Thanks for the reply - but when I click on any of the links for the molding replacement and different procedures I get an error message "You are not authorized to view the requested information." Am I missing something? Also, I think I need to start with the big molded part of the dash top in front of the defrost grill too... the part that meets the instrument cluster / radio / glove compartment ? The rattle might be coming from under there or by the center speaker grill which is in front of the defroster grill assembly.. I'll go ahead and accept the answer as soon as I send this so you get the money and wait for your reply.. thank you again for your help

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