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Installation Procedure

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  1. If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT  in HVAC.
  2. If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  3. With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
  4. Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.
    IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
    Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Middle & Upper Portion Bolts
    G01640906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
  6. Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  7. Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (22 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Instrument Panel Lower Portion Bolts
    G01640907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the side window defogger outlet screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Side Window Defogger Outlet Screw
    G01640908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the right I/P access cover.
  10. Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT UPPER  in Entertainment.
  11. Install the trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER   . 
  12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR  in Interior Trim.
  13. If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY LEFT   . 
  14. Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT  in Lighting Systems.
    Fig 4: Installing Right Instrument Panel Access Cover
    G01640909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the left I/P access cover.
    Fig 5: Installing Left Instrument Panel Access Cover
    G01640910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
  17. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT  in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  18. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT  in Entertainment.
  19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT   . 
  20. 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) .
  21. Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (CHEVROLET)   or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (OLDSMOBILE)   . 
    Fig 6: Installing HVAC Control Module Wire Harness Attachment
    G01640911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER (GMC/CHEVROLET)   . 
  23. Install the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT   . 
  24. Install the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Refer to CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER BEZEL REPLACEMENT (OLDSMOBILE)   . 
  25. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to DOOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT   . 
  26. Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT   . 
  27. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT  in Steering Wheel and Column.
  28. Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
  29. Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
  30. Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT   . 
  31. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER   . 
  32. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT   . 
  33. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
    Fig 7: Installing Left HVAC Floor Duct & Push Pin
    G01640912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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