Replacement of upper trim of instrument panel

Tiny
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  • 2005 PONTIAC G6
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I need to replace the upper trim of my dashboard which is also the panel that has the front windshield defrost vent because the slot that holds my auto headlight sensor broke. Can this panel be popped out or do I need to take apart the rest of the dashboard to remove it? Based on the assembly drawings in the owners manual It looks like it attached to the rest of the dashboard with a clip and may be able to be pried out. Thanks for your help.
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 7:12 PM

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Tiny
MADMIKE1735
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Does this sit between the defrost vents, or in the trim piece? Im looking it up now, but I believe it pops right out. The dash on the otherhand isnt so simple.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 7:15 PM
Tiny
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Not finding much here. The diagram shows no screws. Just 5 clips. About a 1ft apart. You should beable to pry up on a corner, and work the rest of the clips up. Put tape over a flat blade screw driver before carefully prying up on it.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 7:22 PM
Tiny
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Its the top panel of the dashboard that runs along the windshield. It has a hole the auto headlight sensor and the vent for the front defroster. It looks like a new part would come with clips.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 8:20 PM
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
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Ive been searching this for almost an hr. There are no screws. It just pulls up. Be careful not not crack it. Those clips hold it pretty tight. Goodluck!
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 8:31 PM
Tiny
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It needs to be replaced so im not worried about cracking it furthur to remove it. I just wanted to make sure nothing else in the dashboard was holding it down. . When I order a new panel ill have to male sure the clips come with it. Thanks for the help.
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
MADMIKE1735
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No problem. Glad to help. How did you make out with this?
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 AT 4:43 PM
Tiny
JIM HARVEY2
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Good luck finding a replacement! It is a discontinued GM part. Why they would put a piece of that type of plastic on the dash behind a windshield in full sunlight (especially so here in Florida) is beyond me. They have all cracked or become so brittle that all you need to do is touch them and they disintegrate. I've been looking for a replacement for over a year. I have found no aftermarket suppliers and getting one from a salvage yard will get you one that will come apart as soon as it its touched.
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Friday, April 6th, 2018 AT 11:59 AM
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KEN L
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Hmm that is a bummer, can you by chance make something that will work?
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Monday, April 9th, 2018 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
JIM HARVEY2
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I don't know of anything other than an OEM replacement part that would work here. I guess I may just have to invest in a "dash carpet'" to cover the broken plastic on my dash. I really hate those things and think they look really tacky, but what can ya do? Leave a huge gaping hole inside the car behind the windshield visible to the world? Thanks, GM for discontinuing the Pontiac Motor Division and leaving your owners out to dry!
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Monday, April 9th, 2018 AT 2:52 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yep I didn't like seeing them go. You try Ebay usually someone will make a kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-pontiac-g6-dash-board-pad-2005-2010/123040969891?hash=item1ca5d034a3:g:WzAAAOSwL9paZ9xJ&vxp=mtr

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Monday, April 9th, 2018 AT 4:06 PM
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MARK CLEARY
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Does anyone know how to put this part back in?
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Sunday, December 29th, 2019 AT 7:45 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I found the instructions on how to remove the cluster and bezel. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Monday, December 30th, 2019 AT 5:30 PM

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