Installation Procedure
- Align the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Reposition the I/P wiring harness.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
- Install the I/P mounting bolts at the cluster pocket.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the I/P mounting bolts at the windshield.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the I/P mounting bolts to the compartment.
Tighten
Tighten the mounting bolts to 2.0 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the I/P compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement .
- Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Install the heater A/C control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE .
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
- Install the I/P cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Aztek) or Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Rendezvous) .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Aztek) .
- Install the hood release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
- Raise the steering column.
- Install the nuts to the upper steering column.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the bolts to the lower steering column.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the knee bolster panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
- Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Aztek) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Rendezvous) .
- Install the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILL .
- Install the I/P insulators. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
- Install the data link connector. Refer to DATA LINK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT .
- Install the I/P access hole covers. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM for Aztek or ACTIVATING SYSTEM for Rendezvous.
- Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PRO .