Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the defroster duct.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the mounting screws.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
- Install the defrost distribution ducts to the cross vehicle beam. Refer to AIR OUTLET REPLACEMENT - DEFROSTER .
- Install the cross vehicle beam to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts which secure the right cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar. Tighten the bolts finger tight.
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices. - Install the bolts which secure the left cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar. Tighten the bolts finger tight.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the bolt (1) to the cross vehicle beam.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the bolts to the upper support brackets of the HVAC module.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the center support bracket to the HVAC module.
- Install the bolts to the center support bracket of the HVAC module.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the instrument panel wiring harness on to the cross vehicle beam and secure the retaining clips.
- Install the two screws below the fuse block that support the main wire harness connector to the cross vehicle beam.
- Install the BCM bracket and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the relay bracket and the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the air distribution ducts to the cross vehicle beam. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT REPLACEMENT .
- Install the support bracket for the steering column.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the brake pedal. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY in Disc & Drum.
- Install the passenger side SIR inflator module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES in Air Bag Restraint Systems.
- Install the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.