Installation Procedure
- WARNING:
Never install the passenger airbag module into the instrument panel assembly that airbag module chute is cut. This may cause incorrect deployment when the passenger airbag is deployed.
Position the passenger air bag module (1) on the air bag chute.
- Push the passenger airbag module (1) into the airbag chute until the hooks of airbag module are seated completely.
With the aid of an assistant, position the instrument panel assembly (1) in the vehicle.
- 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 panel assembly (1).
- NOTE:
There may be few different retainers captured in the graphic.
Retainer (1) - Install [4x]
Wiring Harness Connector (1) - Install [2x]
- NOTE:
There may be few different retainers captured in the graphic.
Retainer (1) - Install [7x]
- Connect the electrical connector and install the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (2)
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Striker Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Retainer (3) - Install
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Sun Load Temperature and Ambient Light and Security Indicator Sensor (1) - Install
Connect the electrical connector.
- Forward Collision Alert Display (2) - Install
- Forward Collision Alert Display Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel (1) - Install
Connect the electrical connector.
- Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Install
- Secure the retaining tabs.
Connect the electrical connector.
- Turn Signal Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Install
- Secure the retaining tabs.
Steering Wheel (2) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
- If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (except GMNA) , or Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers (GMNA)
- Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Install any connector position assurance (CPA) devices or secondary locks.
- Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Install
- Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Left side shown, right side similar.
Install the 2 steering wheel airbag access hole covers (1).
Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [12x] - Fastener Specifications
{With K4C} Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct (1) - Install
{With K4C} Connect the electrical connector.
Front Floor Console Stowage Tray (1) - Install
Front Floor Console Storage Tray Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Floor Console (1) - Install - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (3) - Install
- Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Install [2x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Compartment Door (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Compartment Door (2) @ Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener (1) - Connect
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Right Side (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control (2) - Install
- Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Left Side (1) - Install [2x]
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Left Side (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover in the opposite direction of the arrow.
Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) @ Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Install
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Install
Communication Interface Module Bracket (2) - Install
- Communication Interface Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connectors.
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Driver Information Display (1) - Install
Driver Information Display Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Bolt Cover - Right Side (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Bolt Cover - Left Side (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Strap Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Install
Connect the electrical connectors.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Align the retainer clips with the slots in the A pillar and press the windshield garnish molding (1) into place.
- Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install
- Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
- Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Make sure that the passenger airbag is installed into the chute completely.