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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the latch assembly (4) to the reinforcement.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the 3 screws (5) attaching the latch assembly (4) to the reinforcement.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 3 screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the instrument panel compartment latch rod (2) to the instrument panel compartment latch handle (1) and the instrument panel compartment latch assembly (4).
  5. Fig 1: View Of Latch Assembly, Rod, Door Handle, Retainer & Screws
    GM1357457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Clean the surface of the reinforcement (1) to remove all residual liner material and adhesive.
  7. Remove protective film from the new liner (4) and adhere the liner (4) to the reinforcement (1).
  8. Clean the surface of the reinforcement (1) to remove all residual absorber material and adhesive.
  9. Remove protective film from the new absorber (2) and adhere the liner (2) to the reinforcement (1).
  10. Install the reinforcement (1) to the instrument panel compartment door (3).
  11. Install the 9 screws (5) securing the reinforcement (1) to the instrument panel compartment door (3).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 9 screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  12. Fig 2: View Of Reinforcement, Door, Absorber, Liner & Screws
    GM1357454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the trim panel (3) to the instrument panel compartment door (2), making sure the retaining tabs that fasten the trim panel (3) to the instrument panel compartment door (2) are engaged.
  14. Install the 6 screws (1) attaching the trim panel (3) to the instrument panel compartment door (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 6 screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  15. Install the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  16. Fig 3: View Of Door Trim, Door & Screws
    GM1357341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.