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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the I/P inflatable restraint. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. At the front of the I/P, install the 6 screws that retain the bottom of the I/P to the carrier.
    Fig 1: Installing I/P To I/P Carrier
    G01566534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the remote keyless entry receiver to the I/P substrate. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT in Keyless Entry.
  4. Install the body control module (BCM) to the BCM bracket. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in Body Control System.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  5. At the rear of the I/P, install the 5 screws that retain the top of the I/P to the carrier.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  6. Install the HVAC ducts to the I/P assembly. Refer to AIR OUTLET DUCT REPLACEMENT - LEFT FLOOR in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    Fig 2: Installing HVAC Ducts To I/P Assembly
    G01566535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the ambient light sensor of the daytime running lamps (DRL). Refer to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  8. Install the center defogger grille to the I/P. This completes the installation of the I/P to the I/P carrier.
  9. Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
  10. Lift the instrument panel up and off the pivot points.
  11. Slide the instrument panel away to the bulkhead.
  12. Locate the instrument panel that retains the I/P carrier to the carrier support brackets. Install the 2 bolts on the left sides, and on the right sides of the instrument panel.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

  13. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    Fig 3: HVAC Control Assembly
    G01566536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  16. Install the I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER .
  17. Connect the HVAC actuator, which is a black 5-way connector, and the vacuum lines.
    Fig 4: Connecting HVAC & Vacuum Line
    G01566537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the fastener that is retaining the door lock control module to the body.
  19. In order to install the right I/P harness, connect the following components:
    • The door lock relay harness (1)
    • The door jamb switch harness (3)
    • The ground tercominal harness (4)
    • The I/P door connector harness (5)
    • The liftgate connector harness (6)
    • The I/P harness fastener (7)
    Fig 5: Different Connector Harness
    G01566538Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the steering column to the I/P carrier. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  21. Connect the steering column harness connector by loosening the bolt (2) in the center of the connector.
    Fig 6: Connecting Steering Column Harness Connector
    G01566539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the left lap bracket of the air outlet duct to the I/P carrier.
  23. Install the bolts that are retaining the left lap bracket of the air outlet duct to the I/P carrier.
  24. Install the air outlet duct to the left lap. Refer to AIR OUTLET DUCT REPLACEMENT - LEFT LAP in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
    Fig 7: Installing Left Lap Bracket Of Air Outlet Duct To I/P Carrier
    G01566540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Connect the brake switch electrical connector.
    Fig 8: Connecting Brake Switch Electrical Connector & 5-Way In-Line Connector
    G01566541Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Connect the black 5-way in-line connector.
  27. Connect the orange 3-way in-line connector (1).
    Fig 9: Connecting 3-Way In-Line Connector & Trailer Wiring Harness Connector
    G01566542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Connect the trailer wiring harness connector to the I/P junction block.
  29. Connect the roof console harness connector (1) to the I/P junction block.
    Fig 10: Connecting Roof Console Harness Connector & 6-Way Connector To I/P Junction Block
    G01566543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the black 6-way connector to the I/P junction block.
  31. Connect the electrical connector of the park brake to the park brake switch. Refer to DISC BRAKES in Park Brake.
  32. Install the electrical connector of the power seat harness to the I/P junction block.
  33. Connect the heater jumper connector to the body harness.
  34. Connect the headliner connector (2) to the I/P junction block.
    Fig 11: Connecting Headliner Connector & Door Jamb Switch Connector
    G01566544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Release the harness straps in order to install the harnesses to the trough.
  36. Connect the door jamb switch connector on the left (3).
  37. Connect the left door harness connector (2).
  38. Connect the ground strap harness for the left door (1).
    Fig 12: Connecting Ground Strap Harness & 10-Way I/P To Body Harness
    G01566545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the 10-way I/P to the body harness (1).
  40. Connect the 16-way I/P to the body harness (2).
    Fig 13: Connecting 16-way I/P To Body Harness
    G01566546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Install the SDM and the seat wire harness to the trough along the left door sill.
  42. Feed the seat wire harnesses through the access hole in the carpet.
  43. Connect the CPA and the electrical connector to the SDM.
  44. Lift the carpet in order to access the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  45. Install the HVAC floor vent cover that is located behind the driver seat. Refer to AIR OUTLET REPLACEMENT - REAR FLOOR in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  46. Install the left carpet retainers and the right carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  47. Install cowl trim panels on the right side, and on the left side. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - COWL SIDE in Interior Trim.
  48. Install the driver knee bolsters and the passenger knee bolsters. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  or to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  49. Install the engine cover to the vehicle. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  50. Install the I/P extension to the vehicle. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) EXTENSION REPLACEMENT .
  51. Note the routing of the I/P wire harness on the engine side of the bulkhead. Install the I/P wire harness to the bulkhead.
  52. Install the cruise control module to the bulkhead. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in Cruise Control.
  53. Install the power steering fluid reservoir to the bulkhead. Refer to REMOTE POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT in Power Steering System.
  54. Connect the electrical connector of the rear lamp wiring harness (1).
  55. Connect the electrical connector of the windshield wiper motor (2).
  56. Connect the electrical connector of the cruise control module (3).
  57. Connect the engine to the forward lamp harness connector.
  58. Connect the forward lamp to the I/P harness connector.
  59. Connect the I/P to the forward lamp harness connector (3).
    Fig 14: Connecting Different Electrical Connector
    G01566547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  60. Install the I/P harness grounding strap (1) to the body.
  61. Install the nut (2) that retains the I/P harness grounding strap (1) to the body.
    Fig 15: Installing Nut That Retains I/P Harness Grounding Strap To Body
    G01566548Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

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

  62. Install the junction block to the bulkhead.
  63. Install the 2 studs that retain the junction block (1) to the bulkhead.
    Fig 16: Installing 2 Studs To Bulkhead
    G01566549Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Tighten 

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

  64. Separate the outer housing of the junction block to the bulkhead.
  65. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the junction block (1).
    Fig 17: Connecting Engine Harness Electrical Connector To Junction Block
    G01566550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  66. Install the face-plate (2) to the outer housing of the junction block (1).
    Fig 18: Installing Face-Plate To Outer Housing Of Junction Block
    G01566551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  67. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  68. Install the bolt that retains the underhood fuse block to the bulkhead.

    Tighten 

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

  69. Connect the battery cables, and install the battery. Refer to BATTERY REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
  70. Install the driver seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET in Seats.
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