CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L (2010)
2. Remove the instrument panel compartment from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Left Hand Side) in SI. Destroy
the instrument panel compartment assembly (door and storage bin) and retain for the required 15 days after claim payment.
3. Cover the work area with a plastic covering or drop cloth. The work area includes the front passenger side of the vehicle. The plastic covering or
drop cloth will protect the interior of the vehicle from debris.
4. Remove the three screws (1) from the instrument panel plastic retainer.
5. Separate the instrument panel plastic retainer from the magnesium beam.
Callouts (1), (2) & (3) show cut out portions of the second design magnesium beam
6. Follow the production outboard passenger side cutout (3). Refer to the illustration. End the cut line 1-2 mm (3/64-5/64 in) before the front face (5)
surface edge (3) of the instrument panel plastic retainer. Remove the three instrument panel plastic retainer screws to view the production outboard
passenger side cutout (3). Re-install the screws after viewing the cutout.
Right Hand Side Instrument Panel Plastic Retainer Cut Procedure