Installation Procedure
Make note of the routing of the instrument panel harness (1) around the bracket that support the passenger airbag. If it is improperly installed the harness will interfere with the installation of the passenger airbag.
With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel tie bar (1) into the vehicle.
- Install the brake pedal assembly guide pins to the tie bar bracket.
Seat the instrument panel tie bar on the body hinge pillar tie bar bracket (1) making sure the tab is engaged.
Seat the instrument panel tie bar on the body hinge pillar tie bar bracket (1) making sure the tab is engaged.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Nut (1) @ Cowl Panel - Tighten9 N.m (80 lb in)
Seat the HVAC module tabs into the tie bar.
- Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten5 N.m (44 lb in)
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Nut (2) - Install and tighten [3x] 9 N.m (80 lb in)
- Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Nut (3) - Install and tighten [2x] 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten8 N.m (71 lb in)
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (3) - Install and tighten [2x] 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block (2) - Install
- If equipped, replace the zip tie (1) holding the harness together.
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Install the left and right windshield wiper arm (3). Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Install the left and right air inlet grille panel extension (1). Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement (Left Side) , or Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement (Right Side)
Install the right instrument panel center lower bracket (3). Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Right Side)
Install the left instrument panel center lower bracket (3). Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Right Side)
Radio Bracket (2) - Install - Radio Bracket Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Bracket Replacement (Terrain)
- Install the left and right front side door sill. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement (Equinox) , or Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
- Install the left and right front side door. Front Side Door Replacement
Brake Pedal Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Brake Pedal Bolt (1) - Install and tighten22 N.m (16 lb ft)
{ If equipped }Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Steering Column (1) - Install - Steering Column Replacement (Equinox) , or Steering Column Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct (1) - Install - Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Terrain)
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Install - Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Install - Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Communication Interface Module (1) - Install - Communication Interface Module Replacement (Equinox) , or Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOS, IOT, IOU) , or Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOR)
Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control (1) - Install - Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Equinox) , or Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Cluster (2) - Install - Instrument Cluster Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Terrain)
Serial Data Gateway Module (1) - Install - Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Equinox) , or Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with MNH, NMK, or MHG) , or Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with M3U, M3D, or M3H)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Compartment Door (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (GMC)
Forward Collision Alert Display (2) - Install - Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Equinox) , or Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Extension Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Right Side (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Left Side (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Radio Control Assembly (2) - Install - Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Terrain)
Install the left and right radio front speaker (2). Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
{ If equipped }Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Install - Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
Install the left and right instrument panel outer trim cover (1). Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Terrain)
- Install the left and right windshield garnish molding. Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Equinox) , or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
- Front Floor Console - Install - Front Floor Console Replacement (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Replacement (Terrain)
Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Right Side (1) - Install - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Left Side (1) - Install - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)