Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the upper instrument panel assembly (1) to the vehicle. Ensure that the retaining clips (2) are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the lower instrument panel with the 3 screws (3).
- Connect any necessary connectors.
- Install the left I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY LEFT .
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
- Install the I/P cluster assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Install the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER .
- Install the passenger side inflatable restraint. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) .
- Install the wiper switch assembly. Refer to WIPERS/WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Install the head lamp switch assembly. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Install the upper and lower steering column covers. Refer to STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
- Install the steering wheel inflatable restraint. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (DRIVER-SIDE) .
- Install the front floor console trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE .
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
- Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CENTER .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM and SIR Disabling and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .