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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Install the wiring harness to the I/P carrier.
    Fig 1: Installing I/P Carrier
    G02422674Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the HVAC air distribution duct to the I/P carrier. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT .
  4. Carefully rotate the I/P carrier up to install the additional components.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  5. Install the bolts that retain the I/P carrier to the vehicle.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  6. Install the instrument cluster wiring harness to the I/P carrier.
  7. Install the steering column wiring harness to the I/P carrier.
  8. Install the radio, the heater, and the A/C wiring harnesses to the I/P carrier.
    Fig 2: Installing I/P Carrier Bolts
    G02422675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the heater and the A/C control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  10. Install the I/P compartment, if equipped. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  11. Install the mounting bracket and radio, if equipped. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
  12. Install the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  14. Install the passenger side SIR module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) .
  15. Install the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT -- HINGE PILLAR .
  16. Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT -- HINGE PILLAR .
  17. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  18. Install the I/P cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster .
  19. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  20. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  21. Install the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to ZONE 3 and ZONE 5 .
  23. Install the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Right .
  24. Install the BCM. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  25. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
  26. Connect the battery negative cable(s). Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PRO .