Installation Procedure
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- If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement in HVAC.
- If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.
- Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Install the side window defogger outlet screw.
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the right I/P access cover.
- Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front Upper in Entertainment.
- Install the trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
- If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left .
- Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the left I/P access cover.
- Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
- Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
- Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Install the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Chevrolet) or Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (GMC/Oldsmobile/Buick) .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (GMC) or Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Oldsmobile/Buick) .
- Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower (GMC/Chevrolet) .
- Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
- Install the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement (Oldsmobile, Buick) .
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
- Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
- Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
IMPORTANT:
Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.