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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Driver Knee Bolster Trim Panel
    GM95692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped.
  2. Insert the electrical connector for the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch through the opening in the trim panel.
  3. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
    1. If equipped, insert the inside air temperature sensor wire down into the driver knee bolster bracket to avoid pinching the wire.
    2. Align the locking tabs to the slots.
    3. Push the trim panel to secure.
  4. Loosely install the screws retaining the bottom of the driver knee bolster trim panel, in order to align the nuts on the knee bolster bracket.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  6. Install the remaining driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw behind fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).
    • Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel lower retaining screws to 1.8 N.m (16 lb in).

  7. Fig 2: IP Accessory Trim Plate, Fog Lamp, Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
    GM158135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch.
    1. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.
    2. Align the switch, then push to secure.
  9. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  10. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .