Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
- Position the wiring harness to the I/P assembly.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the bolts to the upper I/P trim pad.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the bolts to the left end of the I/P trim pad.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the bolts to the center and to the lower I/P assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the bolts to the right end of the I/P assembly.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Align the fuse block to the cross vehicle beam and install the fuse block securing the locking tab.
- Connect the electrical connector to the I/P assembly compartment lamp.
- Install the compartment lamp into the I/P.
- Install the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
- Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in HVAC Systems - Manual or to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Install the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Install the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped. Refer to INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Install the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
- Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Interior Trim.
- Connect the data link connector (DLC) to the I/P and install the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the hood latch release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the knee bolster to the I/P. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the steering column filler. Refer to STEERING COLUMN FILLER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the left and the right I/P insulators. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT and to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Install the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (D06) .
- Install the upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Install the upper garnish moldings to the windshield pillar. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Stationary Windows.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to ACTIVATING SYSTEM in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Battery.