Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the IP carrier and steering column support bracket assembly to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the IP carrier.
Tighten

Tighten the HVAC module to the IP carrier nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel Carrier & Steering Column Support Bracket Assembly
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Install the center bolt (1) retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.

Fig 2: Installing Left Cowl Side Carrier Bracket Center Bolt
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Install the center bolt (1) retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
Tighten

Starting with the center bolts (1), tighten the 6 cowl side carrier bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).

Fig 3: Installing Right Cowl Side Carrier Bracket Center Bolt
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Install and attach the IP wire harness to the IP carrier.
Connect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor.
Install the SIR harness to the IP carrier.
Install the radio harness to the IP carrier.
Install the temperature sensors to the ventilation ducts.
Install the transfer case control module to the steering column support bracket.

Fig 4: Installing Transfer Case Control Module To Steering Column Support Bracket
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Install the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the upper steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).

Fig 5: Installing Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts To Top Of Steering Column
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Install the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the lower steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).

Fig 6: Installing Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts To Bottom Of Steering Column
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Install the IP wire harness retaining screws (1) to the IP support bracket located near the steering column support bracket.
Tighten

Tighten the IP wire harness screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

Fig 7: Installing Instrument Panel Wire Harness Retaining Screws
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Install the IPC wire harness attachments (1) to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.
Install the speaker wire harness attachments to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.

Fig 8: Installing IPC Wire Harness Attachments
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Install the side window defogger duct.
Install the screw retaining the defogger duct to the IP carrier.
Tighten

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

Fig 9: Installing Side Window Defogger Duct
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Install the HVAC center support bracket (5) to the HVAC module.
Install the nuts retaining the HVAC center support bracket to the HVAC module (2).
Tighten

Tighten the center support bracket nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
Install the splice pack to the floor panel.
Tighten

Tighten the splice pack retaining bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
Install the IP INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
Install the center floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .

Fig 10: Installing HVAC Center Support Bracket To HVAC Module
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