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Installation Procedure

NOTE: Install all components of the IP carrier as one unit.
  1. Position the IP carrier (1) in the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Installing IP Carrier
    G01697301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  2. Install the IP carrier top bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lbs ft).
    3. Fig 2: Installing IP Carrier Top Bolts
    G01697302Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the IP carrier side bolts, the left side is shown, the right is similar. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lbs ft).
    4. Fig 3: Installing IP Carrier Side Bolts
    G01697303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the IP center support bracket bolt. Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lbs ft).
    5. Fig 4: Installing IP Carrier Center Support Bracket Bolts
    G01697304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the IP center support bracket bezel (1).
  6. Install the cross car duct. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTION .
    7. Fig 5: Installing IP Center Support Bracket Bezel
    G01697305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the nuts (4) and screw (3) to fasten the IP assembly (2) to the IP carrier support (1). Tighten the screws and nuts to 9 N.m (80 lbs in).
    8. Fig 6: Installing IP Assembly Nuts & Screws
    G01697306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the following electrical components:
    • The left side courtesy lamp.
    • The body wiring harness junction block to the bracket.
    • The fuse block to the bracket.
    • The automatic transfer case module (1), if equipped with 4-wheel drive.
  9. Connect the parking brake release handle to the IP assembly. Refer to PARK BRAKE ACTUATOR .
    10. Fig 7: Installing Automatic Transfer Case Module
    G01697307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the following electrical components as necessary to the IP assembly:
    • The IP cluster lead. Clip the component to the IP assembly.
    • The IP wiring harness junction block.
    • The right side courtesy lamp.
    • The remote control door lock receiver, if equipped with remote keyless entry. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT .
    11. Fig 8: Installing IP Assembly Electrical Components
    G01697308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the IP upper brackets.
  12. Connect the wiring harness to the right upper bracket and tighten the screws until the screws are fully driven, seated and not stripped.
  13. Connect the wiring harness to the right upper bracket.
  14. Tighten the IP upper bracket retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lbs in).
  15. Connect the electrical connection to the right side accessory switch.
    16. Fig 9: Installing IP Upper Brackets
    G01697309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Snap-in the right side accessory switch housing.
  17. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY .
  18. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
  19. Install the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
    20. Fig 10: Installing Right Side Accessory Switch Housing
    G01697310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Connect the electrical connections and snap-in the left side accessory switch bracket (1).
    21. Fig 11: Installing Left Side Accessory Switch Bracket
    G01697311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Connect the body control module (BCM) (1) to the bracket. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  22. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
    23. Fig 12: Installing Body Control Module to Bracket
    G01697312Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the knee bolster deflector. Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lbs in).
  24. Install the passenger side air bag module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES .
  25. Install the lower IP trim panel. Refer to IP Trim Panel Replacement - Lower .
  26. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Non-Luxury)  or Knee Bolster Replacement (Luxury)  .
    27. Fig 13: Installing Knee Bolster Deflector
    G01697313Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the data link connector (DLC) (1) to the IP assembly. Tighten the nuts to 2 N.m (18 lbs in).
    28. Fig 14: Installing Data Link Connector
    G01697314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the following components, depending on how the vehicle is equipped:
    29. Fig 15: Installing IP Cupholder
    G01697315Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the top cover.
  30. Install the top cover. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (IP) Upper .
  31. Connect the negative battery cables to the battery.
    32. Fig 16: Installing Electrical Connector To Ambient Light Sensor
    G01697316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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