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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of I/P Center Trim Panel
    GM877810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the I/P center trim panel and screws.

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

    2. Fig 2: View Of I/P Trim Panel
    GM877806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P dimmer switch.
  3. If equipped, connect the fog lamp switch connector.
  4. Align the I/P trim panel retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  5. Push the I/P trim panel in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
  6. Install the I/P trim panel screws.

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

    7. Fig 3: View Of Right Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the right lower steering column cover.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Left Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the left lower steering column cover and snap into the right cover.
  9. Raise the steering column adjusting handle to lock the steering column into place.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
    GM877677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the lower steering column cover screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 lb in).

    11. Fig 6: View Of Upper Steering Column Cover
    GM877675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the upper steering column cover by guiding the soft closeout under the I/P trim panel and aligning the retaining fasteners with the lower covers.
  12. Push on the upper steering column cover to secure.
    13. Fig 7: View Of I/P Lower Compartment
    GM877799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the I/P lower compartment and screws.

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

    14. Fig 8: View Of Rear Compartment Release Switch Electrical Connector
    GM877797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the electrical connector to the rear compartment release switch.
    15. Fig 9: View Of I/P Filler Panel
    GM877793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Align the retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  16. Push the filler panel in order to secure.
  17. Install the filler panel screws.

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

    18. Fig 10: View Of Right I/P Trim Panel
    GM877808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Verify that the retaining clips are installed on the right I/P trim panel and that no clips remain in the center I/P trim panel.
  19. Install the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  20. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
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