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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Instrument Panel & Accessory Trim Plate
    GM71207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: In order to avoid personal injury or vehicle damage when you repair or replace the carpet, use the same thickness and material size as the original installation. Always return the carpet to the original location.
  1. Position the carpet over the floor.
  2. Install the carpet air outlet into the carpet to the passenger side only.
    1. Rotate the air outlet 45 degrees counterclockwise and insert the outlet into the front of the carpet.
    2. Rotate the air outlet 45 degrees clockwise to lock in position.
  3. Connect the air duct to the carpet air outlet on the passenger side only.
  4. Tuck the carpet under the accelerator pedal.
  5. Fig 2: Accelerator Pedal Stop Bracket
    GM71197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the accelerator pedal stop.

    Tighten:  Tighten the stop nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Fig 3: Nut Attaching The Foot Rest To Side Rail & Dash Panel Stud
    GM282004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the driver side foot rest.

    Tighten:  Tighten the foot rest nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  9. Fig 4: Instrument Panel & Accessory Trim Plate
    GM71207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Tuck the carpet under the instrument panel and accessory trim plate.
  11. Pull the seat electrical connector through the slit in the carpet.
  12. Fig 5: Kick-Up Panel Upper Latches
    GM71195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the floor kick-up panel on the passenger side only. Refer to Kick-Up Panel Replacement - Front Floor .
  14. Fig 6: Door Sill Trim Plate
    GM333455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the side sill trim plate. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  16. Reposition the intermediate carpet over the floor carpet.
  17. Fig 7: Seat Mounting Component View
    GM71215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (Power) or Seat Replacement (Manual) in Seats.