Cutlass L4-138 2.3L VIN A FI HP (1990)
Fig. 174 Defroster Grille Removal
Fig. 175 Removing I/P Cluster Trim Plate
Refer to Fig. 173, when performing this procedure.
1.
Disable airbag system as described under MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG SYSTEM DISARMING.
2.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
3.
Open glove compartment door, then remove lower storage compartment by lifting it out.
4.
Remove two screws inside glove compartment opening.
5.
Remove defroster grille and deflector, Fig. 174.
6.
Remove two instrument panel upper pad retaining screws, located in defroster grille opening.
7.
Remove five instrument panel cluster trim plate attaching screws, Fig. 175.
8.
Pull top of trim plate outward, then starting at one side of trim plate carefully pull bottom outward to release five spring clips.
9.
Remove two screws at sides of instrument cluster opening.
10.
Lift upper pad and disconnect electrical connector to glove compartment light, then remove upper pad.
11.
Remove two screws attaching speakers to instrument panel.
12.
Disconnect speaker electrical connectors, and remove speaker.
13.
Remove radio assembly retaining screws, then pulling assembly rearward, disconnect antenna, speaker and electrical connectors.
