Procedure "B"
For Buick Skylark / Oldsmobile Achieva models with VINs in the following VIN range: Buick TC402621 through TC426252 / Olds TM301591 through TM 325078THIS PROCEDURE CALLS FOR PARTIAL DIS-ASSEMBLY OF THE I/P TO ALLOW INSPECTION OF THE PSIR REINFORCEMENT FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE EDGE PROTECTOR, AND INSTALLATION OF THE EDGE PROTECTOR IF NECESSARY.
1. Remove Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R.) fuse from fuse block.
2. Turn two locking retainers to open LH sound insulator panel to gain access to the S.I.R. connector.
3. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) pin and separate the driver's side S.I.R. connector (yellow).
4. Turn two locking retainers to open RH sound insulator panel. Remove courtesy lamp from panel. Remove the RH sound insulator panel to gain access to the passenger's side S.I.R. (P.S.I.R.) connector.
5. Remove connector position assurance (CPA) pin and separate the P.S.I.R connector (yellow).
6. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully disengage five (5) retainer clips and remove the defroster grille. See figure 1.
7. Remove the I/P compartment assembly (glove box). See figure 2.
8. Remove twelve (12) screws (7 mm hex-head) from the lower I/P pad assembly. Carefully disengage three (3) retaining clips and remove lower I/P pad assembly). See figure 3.
9. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully disengage three (3) retainer clips and remove the I/P trim plate (HVAC outlet) assembly. See figure 4.
10. Remove one (1) screw from the HVAC distributor duct. See figure 5.
11. Remove five (5) screws marked with a "B" on figure 7 from the I/P pad to reinforcement and I/P to upper shroud. See figure 7.
12. Carefully lift up on the RH side of the I/P pad while pushing down on the HVAC duct.
Insert one hand into the opening far enough to reach the edge of the I/P pad PSIR reinforcement and check for the presence of the edge protector. See figure 8.
If the edge protector is present, proceed to step 14 of this service procedure.
If the edge protector is not present, proceed to step 13 of this service procedure.
13. Carefully lift up on the RH side of the I/P pad while pushing down on the HVAC duct to allow enough separation for both hands to position the edge protector onto the forward edge of the PSIR opening reinforcement. See figure 8.
Make sure that the edge protector is centered and pushed onto the edge of the reinforcement as far as possible.
IMPORTANT:
THE EDGE PROTECTOR MUST BE CENTERED (SIDE-TO-SIDE) ON THE REINFORCEMENT AND MUST BE FULLY SEATED ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH.
14. Reposition the I/P pad and HVAC duct and reinstall five (5) screws. Tighten screws to 2.3 NM (1.7 Lb. Ft or 20.4 Lb. In). See figure 7.
15. Install one (1) screw to secure the HVAC duct. Tighten to 2.3 NM (1.7 lb. Ft). See figure 5.
16. Install the I/P trim plate (HVAC outlet) assembly. Secure by firmly seating three (3) push-in retainers. See figure 4.
17. Position lower I/P pad to I/P retainers using alignment pins. Secure lower I/P pad to reinforcement and tie bar using twelve (12) screws. Tighten screws to 2.3 NM (1.7 Lb. Ft or 20.4 Lb. In). See figure 3.
18. Install I/P compartment (glove box). See figure 2.
19. Carefully position defroster grille and secure with five (5) push-in retainers. See figure 1.
20. Position RH sound insulator panel and secure with locking retainers.
21. Connect passenger's side and driver's side S.I.R. connectors and install connector position assurance (CPA) pins to both connectors.
22. Position LH sound insulator panel and secure with locking retainers.
23. Install the GM Campaign Identification Label.