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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Instrument Panel Mounting Screws
    GM326084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the instrument panel to the vehicle.
  2. Reposition the I/P wiring harness.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the I/P mounting bolts at the cluster pocket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: Identifying I/P Mounting Bolts
    GM311638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the I/P mounting bolts at the windshield.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting bolts to 5.0 N.m (44 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Identifying I/P Mounting Bolt
    GM311642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the I/P mounting bolts to the compartment.

    Tighten:  Tighten the mounting bolts to 2.0 N.m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the I/P compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement .
  7. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  8. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  9. Install the heater A/C control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (Buick) or HVAC Control Module Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  10. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  11. 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) .
  12. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Aztek) .
  13. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Raise the steering column.
  15. Install the nuts to the upper steering column.

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

  16. Install the bolts to the lower steering column.

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

  17. Install the knee bolster panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
  19. 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) .
  20. Install the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  21. Install the I/P insulators. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right  and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  22. Install the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement in Data Link Communications.
  23. Install the I/P access hole covers. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  24. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  25. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
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