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Installation Procedure

  1. If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  2. If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  3. With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    4. IMPORTANT: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
  4. Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Middle And Upper Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM713403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
  5. Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    6. Fig 2: Locating Lower Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM713401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    7. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  7. Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: Identifying Side Window Defogger Outlet Screw
    GM759088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the side window defogger outlet screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    9. Fig 4: Identifying Right I/P Access Cover
    GM712793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the right I/P access cover.
  10. Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Upper .
  11. Install the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  13. If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
  14. Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
    15. Fig 5: View Of Left IP Access Cover Removed
    GM796605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the left I/P access cover.
    16. Fig 6: View Of HVAC Control Module Wire Harness Attachment
    GM828216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
  17. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  18. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  20. Install the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (Chevrolet)  or Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement (GMC, Buick) .
  21. Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Buick)  or Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (GMC) .
  22. Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement (GMC/Chevrolet) .
  23. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  24. Install the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement (Buick) .
  25. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement .
  26. Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  27. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
    28. Fig 7: View Of Left Side HVAC Floor Air Outlet Duct
    GM735934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
  29. Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
  30. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  31. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  32. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  33. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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