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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Installing I/P Lower Trim Panel Large Screws (Monte Carlo)
    GM580719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the I/P lower trim panel to the vehicle.
  2. Position the I/P wiring harness to the original location on the I/P assembly.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the large I/P lower trim panel screws in the order shown in the graphic.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    4. Fig 2: I/P Lower Trim Panel Screws (Monte Carlo)
    GM580716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the small I/P lower trim panel screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    5. Fig 3: Fuse Block Wiring Harness
    GM615708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Connect the right I/P fuse block wiring harness.
  6. Install the right I/P insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
    7. Fig 4: Defroster Grille & I/P Upper Trim Pad Screws (Monte Carlo)
    GM579686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module. Connect the electrical connector to the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  8. Position the I/P upper trim pad to the upper I/P.
  9. Reach under the I/P upper trim pad and position the RKE wiring harness through the I/P upper trim pad opening. Install the RKE module. Connect the electrical connector to the RKE module.
  10. Install the I/P upper trim pad screws.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the horizontal I/P upper trim pad screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
    • Tighten the vertical I/P upper trim pad screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    11. Fig 5: I/P Compartment & Screws
    GM519555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the right lower I/P trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower .
  12. Install the right upper I/P trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  13. Connect the I/P compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  14. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
    15. Fig 6: Defroster Grille
    GM455174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Position the I/P upper trim panel to the vehicle. Connect the daytime running lamps (DRL) sensor to the I/P upper trim panel.
    16. IMPORTANT: Do NOT pinch the DRL sensor wiring harness when you install the I/P upper trim panel.
  16. Starting at the left side, install the trim panel retainers into the upper I/P. Continue working to your right until you have installed all of the retainers.
    17. Fig 7: Fuse Block Wiring Harness
    GM615708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Connect the left fuse block wiring harness.
    18. Fig 8: I/P Cluster
    GM519478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the garnish moldings to the right and to the left windshield pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Impala) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo) in Interior Trim.
  19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
    20. Fig 9: Data Link Connector
    GM658375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the data link connector.

    Tighten:  Tighten the data link connector screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  21. Push the hood release handle through the opening in the I/P. Connect the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  22. Connect the headlamp switch electrical connector. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    23. Fig 10: Floor Console Storage Bin Lamp (Monte Carlo)
    GM580278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the floor console storage bin lamp, if equipped.
  24. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  25. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
    26. Fig 11: Ignition Switch Bolts
    GM519619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Position the ignition switch within the instrument panel.
  27. Install the ignition switch bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    28. Fig 12: I/P Cluster Trim Plate (Monte Carlo)
    GM519499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Position the I/P cluster trim plate to the I/P lower trim panel.
  29. Connect the electrical connector to the hazard switch.
  30. Carefully press the I/P cluster trim plate into the I/P lower trim panel. Fully engage all of the retainers.
  31. Install the I/P cluster trim plate screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  32. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  33. Install the steering column covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  34. Install the steering wheel tilt lever. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  35. Install the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Impala) or Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement (Monte Carlo) in SIR.
  36. Connect the SIR electrical connector to the right of the steering column.
    37. Fig 13: Installing I/P Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Screws
    GM519543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Align the knee bolster bracket to the I/P. Install the knee bolster bracket bolts at the I/P carrier in the sequence shown.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  38. Install the bolts that secure the driver I/P knee bolster to the I/P lower trim panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  39. Install the 4 knee bolster bracket screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    40. Fig 14: Steering Column Filler Panel
    GM519517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
    41. Fig 15: Left I/P Insulator Retainers
    GM519316Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Position the left I/P insulator to the vehicle. Install the left I/P insulator to the stud at the accelerator pedal.
  42. Rotate the courtesy lamp clockwise in order to connect the courtesy lamp to the left I/P insulator.
  43. Install the left I/P insulator tabs to the lower I/P trim pad retainers.
  44. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  45. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
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