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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the cross car air ducts to the I/P carrier.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the cross car air duct bolts to the I/P carrier.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screw to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

  4. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle. Align the I/P carrier to the HVAC module and the hinge pillars.
  5. Install the bolts to the right and the left I/P carrier.

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

  6. Install the bolts to the HVAC module upper support bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the bolts to the HVAC module center support bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Position the I/P wiring harness to the original position.
  9. Connect any disconnected ground wires.
  10. Install the BCM.
  11. Install the brake pedal brace bolts to the I/P carrier.
  12. Install the brake pedal. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
  13. Install the booster push rod to the brake pedal.
  14. Seat the bottom junction block tabs and snap the top of the junction block to the passenger knee bolster.
  15. Install the junction block bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  16. Fig 1: Screws & RH Side Air Duct
    GM1205479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the RH side air duct.
  18. Install the RH side air duct screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

  19. Fig 2: Screws & LH Side Air Duct
    GM1205480Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the LH side air duct.
  21. Install the LH side air duct screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

  22. Fig 3: Screws & Center Air Duct
    GM1205471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Install the center air duct.
  24. Install the center air duct screws

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

  25. Install the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.