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Installation Procedure

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  1. Slide the I/P carrier into the vehicle, align the HVAC module with the I/P carrier, and align the steering column support bracket with the studs on the vehicle. Slide the I/P carrier into position.
    2. Fig 1: View Of I/P Carrier To Vehicle Bolts
    GM877855Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  2. Install the right and left I/P carrier to vehicle bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the I/P carrier to body bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    3. Fig 2: View Of HVAC Module I/P Carrier Nuts
    GM872582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the HVAC module nuts to the I/P carrier.

    Tighten:  Tighten the HVAC module nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    4. Fig 3: View Of HVAC Module Front Dash Nuts
    GM872581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the HVAC module nuts at the front of dash.

    Tighten:  Tighten the HVAC module nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    5. Fig 4: View Of Center Steering Column Support Bracket Nuts
    GM877860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the center steering column support bracket nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the center steering column support bracket nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    6. Fig 5: View Of Left Steering Column Support Bracket To Front Of Dash Nuts
    GM877862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the left steering column support bracket to front of dash nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the left steering column support bracket nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    7. Fig 6: View Of Brake Pedal Bracket To Steering Column Support Bracket Bolt
    GM877817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the brake pedal bracket to steering column support bracket bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the brake pedal bracket bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    8. Fig 7: View Of Clutch Pedal Bracket
    GM877866Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If equipped with a manual transmission, align the clutch pedal bracket to the I/P carrier. Install the clutch pedal nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the clutch pedal nut to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    9. Fig 8: View Of Steering Column
    GM877864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Raise the steering column into position and loose install the rear steering column bolts.
    10. Fig 9: View Of Steering Column Pivot Bolt
    GM877875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Raise the steering column into position and install pivot bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the steering column pivot bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    11. Fig 10: View Of Steering Column
    GM877864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the rear steering column bolts.
    12. Fig 11: View Of I/P Carrier Right Wire Harness Rosebuds
    GM877847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2, 3) at the right side of the I/P carrier.
    13. Fig 12: View Of HVAC Module Right Center Wire Harness Rosebuds
    GM877846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2) at the right center of the HVAC module.
    14. Fig 13: View Of HVAC Module Center Wire Harness Rosebuds
    GM877845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the wire harness rosebuds at the center of the HVAC module.
    15. Fig 14: View Of Defroster Duct
    GM873729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Align the defroster duct with the I/P carrier and the HVAC module. Snap the defroster duct into position. Return the cluster wire harness tab on the I/P carrier to the correct position.
    16. Fig 15: View Of Cluster Wire Harness Rosebuds At I/P Carrier
    GM877844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the cluster wire harness rosebuds at the I/P carrier.
    17. Fig 16: View Of Electric Power Steering Power Wire Rosebuds
    GM877850Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the electric power steering power wire rosebuds (1, 2, 3, 4) at the steering column support bracket.
    18. Fig 17: View Of Electric Power Steering Motor Electrical Connectors
    GM877848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Connect the electrical connectors to the electric power steering motor.
    19. Fig 18: View Of I/P Wire Harness Ground Wires
    GM877837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the I/P wire harness ground wires and nuts at the steering column support bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the I/P wire harness ground nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

    20. Fig 19: View Of Wire Harness Rosebuds At Front Left Side Of Steering Column Support Bracket
    GM877836Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2, 3) at the front left side of the steering column support bracket.
    21. Fig 20: View Of Clutch Switch
    GM877869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. If equipped with a manual transmission, install the clutch switch to the clutch pedal bracket. Adjust the clutch switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement .
    22. Fig 21: View Of Cruise Control Release Switch
    GM877868Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. If equipped with cruise control, install the cruise control release switch to the brake pedal bracket. Adjust the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Release Switch Adjustment .
    23. Fig 22: View Of Stop Lamp Switch
    GM877870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the stop lamp switch to the brake pedal bracket. Adjust the stop lamp switch. Refer to Stop Lamp Switch Adjustment .
    24. Fig 23: View Of Wire Harness Rosebuds At Front Right Side Of Steering Column Support Bracket
    GM877838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the wire harness rosebuds at the front right side of the steering column support bracket.
    25. Fig 24: View Of Wire Harness Rosebuds At Right Side Of Steering Column Support Bracket
    GM877841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2, 3, 4) at the right side of the steering column support bracket.
    26. Fig 25: View Of Wire Harness Rosebuds At Left Side Of Steering Column Support Bracket
    GM877839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2, 3) at the left side of the steering column support bracket.
  27. Install the metal clip (4) to the steering column support bracket.
    28. Fig 26: View Of Wire Harness Rosebuds At Left Side Of Beam
    GM877842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Install the wire harness rosebuds (1, 2) at the left side of the beam.
  29. Install the I/P retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement .
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