Installation Procedure

Align the I/P upper trim pad to the I/P and connect the electrical connections.
Slide the I/P upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
Align the rear edge of the I/P upper trim pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.

Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad To Vehicle
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
Install the four fasteners (2) into the I/P air outlet vent openings.
Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the three fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the I/P upper pad (3).
Tighten

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the I/P air outlets. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR .
Install the defroster grille. Refer to DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT UV2) or DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT (UV2) .
Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR

Fig 2: Installing Fasteners In Instrument Panel Air Outlet Vent Openings
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.