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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the I/P assembly (3) to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE  in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the I/P assembly to hinge pillar bolts (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the I/P carrier bolts (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Installing I/P Assembly To Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G02179214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the I/P carrier to cow nuts (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Installing I/P Carrier To Cowl Nuts
    G02179215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the I/P extension bolts (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the I/P extension bolts (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 3: Installing I/P Extension Bolts
    G02179216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the steering column support bolts (1). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  in Steering Wheel and Column.
  6. Install the steering shaft to the steering column. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT  in Steering Wheel and Column.
    Fig 4: Installing Steering Column Support Bolts
    G02179217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the J 42640  from the steering column.
    Fig 5: Removing J 42640 From Steering Column
    G02179218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the steering column main harness electrical connector (1).
    Fig 6: Connecting Steering Column Main Harness Electrical Connector
    G02179219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the tilt and telescoping module electrical connector (1), if equipped.
    Fig 7: Connecting Tilt & Telescoping Module Electrical Connector
    G02179220Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Connect the body harness electrical connector (1) and the audio antenna connection (2).
    Fig 8: Connecting Body Harness Electrical Connector & Audio Antenna Connection
    G02179221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. For RHD, Install the park brake cable to the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLES in Disc.
    Fig 9: Installing Park Brake Cable To Park Brake Pedal Assembly
    G02179222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the I/P to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of I/P.
    Fig 10: Connecting I/P To Body Electrical Connectors
    G02179223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the defroster grille. Refer to DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT   . 
  14. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER   . 
  15. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT   . 
  16. Install the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (W/O UV8)   or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (W/ UV8)   . 
  17. Install the left and right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) OUTER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT   . 
  18. Enable the SIR. Refer to ZONE 3 and ZONE 5 in Air Bag Restraint Systems.