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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Install the front defroster duct.
    2. Fig 1: Identifying I/P Carrier
    GM482600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle through the main wire harness.
    3. Fig 2: Identifying Guide Feature On Carrier Bolt
    GM795816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If you had to bend the I/P carrier bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    1. Discard the bent bolt.
    2. Shorten a NEW bolt 4-5 mm (3/16 in) by cutting off the guide feature (1) as shown.
    3. if necessary, clean the threads prior to installation using a die.
    4. When installed, 5-6 threads of the bolt should protrude through the fastener.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
    GM482588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do NOT tighten the bolts.
  4. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    5. Fig 4: Identifying I/P Carrier To The Left Hinge Pillar Bolts
    GM482587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Tighten all the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the pillars.

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

    7. Fig 5: Locating HVAC Module To I/P Carrier Retaining Bolts
    GM630889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the HVAC module to the I/P carrier with the retaining bolts.

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

  8. Install the bolts which retain the HVAC module to the center support bracket.

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

  9. Install the I/P wiring harnesses into position and secure the retaining clips.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    GM630886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the cross vehicle anchor tether (1).
  11. Clip the antenna cable to the I/P carrier.
    12. Fig 7: Locating HVAC Bracket From I/P Carrier Bracket
    GM630895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the HVAC bracket to the I/P carrier bracket.
  13. Install the HUD bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
  14. Install the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  15. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
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