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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - Left IPC Opening
    GM1348199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
  2. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
    3. Fig 2: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - IPC Opening
    GM1348205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
    4. Fig 3: View Of HVAC Vent I/P Wiring Harness Clips
    GM1348204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.
    5. Fig 4: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - IPM Opening
    GM1348202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
  6. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.
    8. Fig 5: Grasping Lower Center Edge Of I/P
    GM1348210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.
    9. Fig 6: Grasping Lower Right Edge Of I/P
    GM1348212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.
    10. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
    Fig 7: View Of Upper I/P Retaining Nuts & HVAC Retaining Duct Screws
    GM1245399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  11. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    12. Fig 8: View Of I/P Compartment Folding Panel & I/P Carrier Screw
    GM1348206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
  13. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    14. Fig 9: View Of IPM Screws
    GM1348207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

    15. Fig 10: View Of I/P End Cap Screw
    GM1408365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the end cap screw.

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

    16. Fig 11: View Of Hazard Switch Harness
    GM1348214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.
    17. Fig 12: View Of I/P Compartment Door Latch Retaining Screws
    GM1348208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

  18. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    19. Fig 13: View Of Rear IPC Screw
    GM1348209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the screw located behind the IPC.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

    20. Fig 14: View Of Upper I/P Bolt Covers
    GM1297191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
  21. Install the DRL sensor to the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
  22. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  23. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
  24. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  25. Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  28. Install the IPM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  29. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
  30. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  31. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  33. Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  34. Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  35. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  36. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  37. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  38. Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
  39. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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