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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the hazard warning switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Connecting Hazard Warning Switch Electrical Connector
    G01453902Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the IP upper trim pad into position.
    1. Tilt the forward edge of the trim pad down slightly.
    2. SLOWLY begin to move the trim pad into position while guiding the tabs on the LH and RH side of the trim pad past the hinge pillars.
    3. Locate the trim pad by guiding the alignment notch on the underside of the pad onto the alignment pin on the dash panel.
    4. Lower the rearward edge of the pad into place.
  3. Remove the DRL and sunload sensors, if equipped, from the openings in the windshield defroster duct and position above the trim pad.
    Fig 2: Installing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad
    G01453903Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the screws retaining the upper trim pad to the windshield defroster duct.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the IP upper trim pad to windshield defroster duct screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

  5. Install the screws retaining the upper trim pad to the LH and RH hinge pillars.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the IP upper trim pad to LH and RH hinge pillar screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    Fig 3: Installing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad retainers (1 Of 2)
    G01453904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the screws retaining the upper trim pad to the driver knee bolster outer bracket, the center support bracket and the passenger SIR bracket.

    Tighten 

    • Tighten the IP upper trim pad to driver knee bolster outer bracket screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP upper trim pad to IP center support bracket screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
    • Tighten the IP upper trim pad to passenger SIR bracket screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
  7. Install the screws retaining the IP cluster bezel to the upper trim pad.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the IP cluster bezel to IP upper trim pad screws to 1.3 N.m (12 lb in).

  8. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to WINDSHIELD SIDE GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  9. Install the windshield defroster grille. Refer to DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  11. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  12. Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  13. Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Installing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad retainers (2 Of 2)
    G01453905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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