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Installation Procedure

  1. Install retained parts from the original instrument panel.
    Fig 1: Locating Top Instrument Panel Screws
    GM303370Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Install the instrument panel to the vehicle.

    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the fastener that retains the radio antenna cable to the instrument panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fastener to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
  4. Roll the instrument panel up.
  5. Install the top instrument panel screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

    6. Fig 2: View Of Knee Bolster Bracket
    GM392681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Raise the steering column into position. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  7. Install the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws/bolts to 6.3 N.m (56 lb in).

    8. Fig 3: View Of Sunload Sensor
    GM392690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Enable the passenger side SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  9. Install the HVAC control assembly to the instrument panel. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  10. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (RPO Code UM6, UM7) or Radio Replacement (RPO Code UC6) in Entertainment.
  11. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  12. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    13. IMPORTANT: Always connect the purple electrical connector to the body control module (BCM) before connecting the brown electrical connector to the BCM.
  13. Connect the purple electrical connector to the BCM.
  14. Connect the brown electrical connector to the BCM.
  15. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunload sensor, install the sensor to the defroster grille by twisting the sensor 1/4 turn clockwise.
    16. Fig 4: View Of Windshield Defroster Grille
    GM392691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the windshield defroster grille by carefully pressing the grille into place.
  17. Install the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles. Refer toSpeaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
    18. Fig 5: View Of Instrument Panel Carrier
    GM392686Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11.5 N.m (102 lb in).

  19. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  20. Install the lower left instrument panel bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 11.5 N.m (102 lb in).

  21. Install the lower sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower .
  22. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
  23. Install the center console to the vehicle, if removed. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Full Length (Auto Trans)) , Console Replacement - Front Floor (Full Length (Envoy)) , Console Replacement - Front Floor (Non-Full Length)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Full-Length (Manual Trans)) .
  24. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  25. Connect the battery negative cable.
  26. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps:
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    2. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the PARK position.
    3. Release the park brake.
  27. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, install the shift lever. Refer to Shift Tower Replacement in Manual Transmission - NV 3500.
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