Document ID: 2030333

2009 Chevrolet Impala

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Specifications | Document ID: 2030333

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Specification
Application
Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly Screws

Metric

English

2 Nm

18 lb in

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2009 Chevrolet Impala

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Repair Instructions | Document ID: 1623739

Electronic Compass Calibration

Compass Calibration
The compass direction will show CAL if it needs to be calibrated. Before calibrating the compass,
drive the vehicle to an area that is magnetically clean (free of large metallic objects).
1. Turn ON the ignition.
2. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the compass is set to the variance zone in which
the vehicle is travelling. See Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment below.
3. Press the vehicle information button until the PRESS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS screen is
displayed.
4. Press the set/reset button to start the compass calibration.
5. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in circles at less
than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION
COMPLETE when the calibration is complete.

Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

Compass variance is the difference between the earth's magnetic north and true geographic north.
If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass in the vehicle could give false
readings. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be
necessary to compensate for compass variance and reset the zone through the DIC.

1. Locate your geographic location. Refer to the variation zone map.

2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
3. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays on the
DIC.
4. Press the set/reset button
scroll Motors
through
and select
the appropriate
variance zone.
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5. Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens to view the direction the vehicle is moving.
This will be shown in the top right corner of the DIC display.
If the compass needs to be calibrated, use the compass calibration procedure above.

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Document ID: 2091068

2009 Chevrolet Impala

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Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2091068

Driver Information Display Switch Replacement

Callout

Component Name
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Assembly

1
Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement.
2

Driver Information Center Switch Assembly

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Document ID: 2091072

2009 Chevrolet Impala

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Repair Instructions | Document ID: 2091072

Instrument Cluster Replacement

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate
Replacement.
Instrument Panel Cluster Screw (Qty: 4)
1

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 Nm (18 lb in)
Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly

Procedure
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Refer to Control Module References for programming and setup information.

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