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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the I/P inflatable restraint.
  2. At the front of the I/P, install the 6 screws that retain the bottom of the I/P to the carrier.
    3. Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Carrier-To-Carrier Support Bracket Bolts & Bottom Instrument Panel-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506325Courtesy 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 Modules.
    5. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  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. Fig 2: Locating Top Instrument Panel-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the HVAC ducts to the I/P assembly.
  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. Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Carrier-To-Carrier Support Bracket Bolts & Bottom Instrument Panel-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506327Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement  .
  14. Install the HVAC control assembly.
  15. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  16. Install the I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - IP CLUSTER  .
  17. Connect the HVAC actuator, which is a black 5-way connector, and the vacuum lines.
  18. Install the fastener that is retaining the door lock control module to the body.
    19. Fig 4: Identifying Components For HVAC Assembly Removal & Installation
    G02506328Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 5: Identifying Components For Removing & Installing Right Instrument Panel Harness
    G02506329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 terminal harness (4)
    • The I/P door connector harness (5)
    • The liftgate connector harness (6)
    • The I/P harness fastener (7)
  20. Install the steering column to the I/P carrier. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel & Column.
  21. Connect the steering column harness connector by loosening the bolt (2) in the center of the connector.
    22. Fig 6: Locating Steering Column Harness Connector
    G02506330Courtesy 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.
    25. Fig 7: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel Carrier Air Outlet Duct Left Lap Bracket
    G02506331Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Connect the brake switch electrical connector.
  26. Connect the black 5-way in-line connector.
  27. Connect the orange 3-way in-line connector (1).
    28. Fig 8: Locating Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    G02506332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 9: Locating Orange 3-Way In-Line Connector
    G02506333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 10: Locating Roof Console & Trailer Wiring Harness Connectors
    G02506334Courtesy 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.
  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 PARK BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Parking Brakes.
  32. Install the electrical connector of the power seat harness to the I/P junction block.
  33. Connect the heater jumper connector (3) to the body harness.
  34. Connect the headliner connector (2) to the I/P junction block.
    35. Fig 11: Locating Headliner & Heater Jumper Electrical Connectors
    G02506335Courtesy 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).
    39. Fig 12: Locating Ground Strap, Left Door Harness Connector & Door Jamb Switch Connector
    G02506336Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 13: Locating 10-Way & 16-Way Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connectors
    G02506337Courtesy 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).
  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.
  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 IP 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. Fig 14: Locating Cruise Control Module, Windshield Wiper Motor & Rear Lamp Wiring Harness Connectors
    G02506338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  57. Connect the engine to the forward lamp harness connector (5).
  58. Connect the forward lamp to the I/P harness connector (4).
  59. Connect the I/P to the forward lamp harness connector (3).
  60. Install the I/P harness grounding strap (1) to the body.
  61. Install the nut (2) that retains the IP harness grounding strap (1) to the body. Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  62. Install the junction block to the bulkhead.
    63. Fig 15: Locating Ground Strap & Forward Lamp Harness Connectors
    G02506339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 16: Removing & Installing Junction Block Retaining Studs
    G02506340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  63. Install the 2 studs that retain the junction block (1) to the bulkhead. Tighten:  Tighten the bolt to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  64. Separate the outer housing of the junction block (2) to the bulkhead.
  65. Connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the junction block (1).
    66. Fig 17: Disconnecting & Connecting Engine Harness Electrical Connector & Separating Junction Block Outer Housing From Bulkhead
    G02506341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  66. Install the face-plate (2) to the outer housing of the junction block (1).
  67. Enable the SIR system.
  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.
  70. Install the driver seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT - BUCKET in Seats.
    71. Fig 18: Removing & Installing Junction Block Outer Housing Face Plate
    G02506342Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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