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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the front defroster duct.
  2. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle through the main wire harness.
    Fig 1: Installing I/P Carrier To Vehicle
    G01517776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If you had to bend the I/P carrier bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    1. Discard the bent bolt.
    2. Shorten a NEW bolt 4-5 mm (3/16 in) by cutting off the guide feature (1) as shown.
    3. If necessary, clean the threads prior to installation using a die.
    4. When installed, 5-6 threads of the bolt should protrude through the fastener.
    Fig 2: Identifying I/P Carrier Bolt
    G01517777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important 

    Do NOT tighten the bolts.

  4. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    Fig 3: Loosely Installing Bolts Which Secure I/P Carrier To Right Hinge Pillar
    G01517778Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.

    Tighten all the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the pillars. 

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

    Fig 4: Loosely Installing Bolts Which Secure I/P Carrier To Left Hinge Pillar
    G01517779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the HVAC module to the I/P carrier with the retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the bolts which retain the HVAC module to the center support bracket.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the I/P wiring harnesses into position and secure the retaining clips.
    Fig 5: Installing HVAC Module To I/P Carrier
    G01517780Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the cross vehicle anchor tether (1).
  10. Clip the antenna cable to the I/P carrier.
    Fig 6: Installing Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    G01517781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the HVAC bracket to the I/P carrier bracket.
  12. Install the HUD bracket, if equipped.
  13. Install the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement.
  14. Install the I/P Trim pad. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  15. Install the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (AZTEK)  or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (RENDEZVOUS)  .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (AZTEK)  or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR (RENDEZVOUS) 
    Fig 7: Installing HVAC Bracket To I/P Carrier Bracket
    G01517782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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