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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front defroster duct.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying I/P Carrier
    GM482600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle through the main wire harness.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Guide Feature On Carrier Bolt
    GM795816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If you had to bend the I/P carrier bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    1. Discard the bent bolt.
    2. Shorten a NEW bolt 4-5 mm (3/16 in) by cutting off the guide feature (1) as shown.
    3. if necessary, clean the threads prior to installation using a die.
    4. When installed, 5-6 threads of the bolt should protrude through the fastener.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
    GM482588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do NOT tighten the bolts.
  4. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying I/P Carrier To The Left Hinge Pillar Bolts
    GM482587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten all the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the pillars.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    7. Fig 5: Locating HVAC Module To I/P Carrier Retaining Bolts
    GM630889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the HVAC module to the I/P carrier with the retaining bolts.

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

  8. Install the bolts which retain the HVAC module to the center support bracket.

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

  9. Install the I/P wiring harnesses into position and secure the retaining clips.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    GM630886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the cross vehicle anchor tether (1).
  11. Clip the antenna cable to the I/P carrier.
    12. Fig 7: Locating HVAC Bracket From I/P Carrier Bracket
    GM630895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the HVAC bracket to the I/P carrier bracket.
  13. Install the HUD bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
  14. Install the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  15. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
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