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Installation Procedure

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  1. With the aid of an assistant, load the I/P tie bar assembly (1) to the vehicle.
    Fig 1: I/P Tie Bar Assembly
    GM4053492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness into the vehicle position as was noted in the removal and connect the fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the instrument carrier.
  3. Install the I/P tie bar bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) on the right side of I/P.
    Fig 2: I/P Tie Bar Bolts On Right Side Of I/P
    GM4053491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  4. Install the I/P tie bar bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) on the left side of I/P.
    Fig 3: I/P Tie Bar Bolts On Left Side Of I/P
    GM4053490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Raise and install the steering column carefully.
    Fig 4: I/P Tie Bar Securing Bolt
    GM4053489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Install the steering column to I/P tie bar securing nuts (2) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  7. Install the steering column to I/P tie bar securing bolt (1) and tighten to 27 N.m (20 lb ft).
  8. Install the A/C evaporator and blower module to I/P tie bar securing bolts (1) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    Fig 5: A/C Evaporator And Blower Module To I/P Tie Bar Securing Bolts
    GM4094009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Install the A/C evaporator and blower module to I/P tie bar securing nuts (1) and tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
    Fig 6: A/C Evaporator And Blower Module To I/P Tie Bar Securing Nuts
    GM4094008Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Install the instrument panel tie bar nut (1) and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft) on the plenum lower panel.
    Fig 7: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nut On Plenum Lower Panel
    GM4053488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Connect the electrical connectors and attach the connector clips to the column.
  12. Install the air inlet grille panel (2). Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
    Fig 8: Air Inlet Grille Panel
    GM4025510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Install the instrument panel tie bar braces (2), (4). Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Replacement 
    Fig 9: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Braces
    GM4052366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Install the instrument panel lower trim panel (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
    Fig 10: Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
    GM4052340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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