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Installation Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: Do not bend the temperature cable.
  1. Install the temperature cable. Make certain that the cable is properly seated in the notches in the HVAC module.
    2. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the temperature cable screw.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    3. Fig 1: View Of Temperature Cable
    GM873748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the HVAC control assembly.
  4. Install the HVAC control assembly screws.

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

    5. Fig 2: View Of HVAC Control Assembly
    GM873747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not bend the mode and temperature cables.
  5. Connect the mode and temperature cables to the HVAC control assembly.
    6. Fig 3: View Of HVAC Control Assembly Mode & Temperature Cables
    GM873745Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the HVAC control assembly electrical connectors.
    7. Fig 4: View Of HVAC Control Assembly Electrical Connectors
    GM873744Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place the radio in the vehicle and connect the radio electrical connectors.
    8. Fig 5: View Of Radio Electrical Connectors
    GM873752Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Push the radio into position.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Radio
    GM873751Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the screws.

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

  10. Connect the accessory trim plate electrical connector(s).
    11. Fig 7: View Of Accessory Trim Plate Electrical Connectors
    GM877774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Align the retaining fasteners with the I/P.
    12. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Bezel/Trim Plate
    GM877771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Push on the outer edge of the accessory trim plate in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
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