Installation Procedure
- If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT in HVAC.
- If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
- With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.IMPORTANT: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
- Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.IMPORTANT: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
- Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the side window defogger outlet screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the right I/P access cover.
- Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT UPPER in Entertainment.
- Install the trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Interior Trim.
- If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY LEFT .
- Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
- Install the left I/P access cover.
- Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
- Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC Systems-Manual.
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Install the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (CHEVROLET) or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (GMC/OLDSMOBILE) .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (CHEVROLET) or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (OLDSMOBILE) .
- Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER (GMC/CHEVROLET) .
- Install the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
- Install the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Refer to CONSOLE SHIFT LEVER BEZEL REPLACEMENT (OLDSMOBILE) .
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to DOOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT .
- Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
- Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .