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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front defroster duct.
  2. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle through the main wire harness.
    Fig 1: Installing Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier
    G01721814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If you had to bend the I/P carrier bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    1. 3.1. Discard the bent bolt.
    2. 3.2. Shorten a NEW bolt 4-5 mm (3/16 in) by cutting off the guide feature (1) as shown.
    3. 3.3. If necessary, clean the threads prior to installation using a die.
    4. 3.4. When installed, 5-6 threads of the bolt should protrude through the fastener.
    Fig 2: View Of New Bolt Guide Feature
    G01721815Courtesy 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: Installing Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier To Right Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01721816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. 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: Installing Instrument Panel (I/P) To Left Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01721817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the HVAC module to the I/P carrier with the retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

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

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

    Tighten 

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

  9. Install the I/P wiring harnesses into position and secure the retaining clips.
    Fig 5: Installing HVAC Module To Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier With Retaining Bolts
    G01721818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the cross vehicle anchor tether (1).
  11. Clip the antenna cable to the I/P carrier.
    Fig 6: Installing Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    G01721819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the HVAC bracket to the I/P carrier bracket.
  13. Install the HUD bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  14. Install the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
  15. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
    Fig 7: Installing HVAC Bracket
    G01721820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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