Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 GMC Canyon and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
- Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
- Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
- Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.
- Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
- Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
- Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.
- Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.
- Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.
- Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
- Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the end cap screw.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.
- Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
- Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the screw located behind the IPC.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
- Install the DRL sensor to the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement
.
If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
- Install the left air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Instrument Panel - Left in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster .
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
- Install the IPM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Receiver Replacement - Digital Radio in Entertainment.
- Install the right air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Instrument Panel - Right in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
- Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
- Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
- Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
- Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Left Hinge Pillar and Trim Panel Replacement - Right Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
- Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Trim Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower Center .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.