Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing I/P Retainer Nuts & Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Insulators are required between the I/P retainer and the cross car beam.

Verify that an insulator is present at each interface of the I/P retainer to the cross car beam. Install insulators where necessary.
Install the I/P retainer by aligning the center 4-way locator first and then the outboard up/down locators with the corresponding holes in the cross car beam.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Beginning in the center of the I/P, install the I/P retainer nuts and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Connect the I/P grounds to the I/P.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Bolts From The Passenger SIR System

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Position the passenger side frontal SIR component.
Install the bolts to the SIR component.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Center Pillar Lower Garnish Molding

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Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to Front Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Install the DLC in the I/P retainer.

Fig 4: Disconnecting/Connecting Body Control Module (BCM) Electrical Connector

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Connect the BCM wiring to the BCM.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Screw From The Radio Ground Strap

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Position the I/P electrical center on the H-brace bracket tabs.
Position the radio ground strap.
Install the screw to the radio ground strap.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing I/P Cluster Electrical Connector

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Install the I/P cluster electrical connector into the slot in the I/P retainer.

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Screws To The Outlet Ducts

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Position the right and the left air outlet ducts.
Install the screws to the outlet ducts.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 8: Removing/Installing Front Console Trim Panels

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Position the right and the left trim panels on the front console.
Install the screws to the front console trim panels.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 9: Removing/Installing Center Trim Plate

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Position the center trim plate to the front console. Push on the plate until the trim clips engage.

Fig 10: View Of Auxiliary Power Outlet Electrical Connector

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Lift the rear of the center floor console.
Connect the electrical connector to the auxiliary power outlet.
Reposition the center console.

Fig 11: Removing/Installing Cup Holder Liner

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Install the cup holder to the center console.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 12: Locating Console Screws

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Position the front seats rearward.
Reach under the front seats to access the lower console screws.
Install the center console screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 13: Disconnecting/Connecting Radio Antenna, Ground Strap, and Electrical Connectors

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Connect the radio antenna, the ground strap, and the electrical connector.

Fig 14: View of Radio & Screws

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Position the radio in the I/P retainer.
Install the radio screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 15: View Of Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer

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Position the I/P cluster and install by pushing the cluster forward.
Install the cluster screws.
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
Enable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .