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Installation Procedure

  1. Align the side window defog outlet to the I/P trim pad.
    2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the side window defog outlet screw.

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

    3. Fig 1: Side Window Defog Outlet
    GM928886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the I/P center and outer air outlet retainers to the I/P trim pad. Press the air outlets into the I/P trim pad.
    4. Fig 2: I/P Center & Outer Air Outlets
    GM928621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Align the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
  6. Reposition the I/P wiring harness.
  7. Install the dash panel insulator retainers near the windshield.
    8. Fig 3: Dash Panel Insulator Retainers
    GM953654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Make sure the I/P trim pad is aligned to the locators (1) in the center stack and the instrument cluster pocket.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Locators In Center Stack & Instrument Cluster Pocket
    GM1204653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Start the I/P trim pad bolts by hand to avoid cross threading.
  9. Install the I/P trim pad bolt in the center stack area.

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

    10. Fig 5: Center Stack Area Bolt
    GM1204706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the I/P trim pad bolts at the cluster pocket.

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

    11. Fig 6: I/P Trim Pad Bolts
    GM928612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module bracket bolts.

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

    12. Fig 7: View Of I/P Module Bracket Bolts
    GM1202160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the I/P trim pad bolts near the windshield.

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

    13. Fig 8: I/P Trim Pad Bolts & Screws
    GM928613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the I/P trim pad screws.

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

    14. Fig 9: Installing I/P Trim Pad Screws
    GM1222218Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the RKE module electrical connector.
  15. Press the RKE module retainers into the I/P trim pad openings.
  16. Install the fasteners (1, 2) at both sides of the I/P compartment opening.
    17. Fig 10: View Of I/P Compartment Opening
    GM1204721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  18. Align the I/P trim plate (glove box outboard) to the slots in the I/P trim pad. Press the trim plate into the trim pad.
    19. Fig 11: I/P Trim Plate (Glove Box Outboard)
    GM929385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Install the I/P trim plate (glove box inboard). Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  20. Position the courtesy lamp to the right I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  21. Align the right I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the right I/P insulator fasteners.
    22. Fig 12: Right Closeout/Insulator Panel
    GM1202757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Install the right I/P compartment access hole cover.
    23. Fig 13: Right I/P Compartment Access Hole Cover
    GM1203017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Align the ignition switch to the I/P trim pad opening. Install the ignition switch bolts.

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

    24. Fig 14: Ignition Switch & I/P Trim Pad
    GM929187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Connect the I/P wiring harness and the antenna cable connector to the radio.
  25. Align the radio locator at the rear of the radio to the opening in the I/P trim pad while pressing the radio into position.
    26. Fig 15: View Of Radio
    GM929292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the radio screws.

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

    27. Fig 16: View Of Radio Screws
    GM928859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  28. Install the I/P center compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) - Center .
  29. If equipped, connect the radio front speaker electrical connector and align the speaker to the I/P trim pad.
    30. Fig 17: Radio Front Speaker
    GM929169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the radio front speaker screws.

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

  31. Align the speaker grille to the I/P trim pad. Make sure the logo is facing the driver. Install the speaker grille to the I/P trim pad.
  32. If equipped, install the HUD. Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
  33. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  34. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  35. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly.
  36. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly screw.

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

    37. Fig 18: I/P Cluster Trim Bezel Assembly Screw
    GM928876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Connect the instrument cluster electrical connector and align the instrument cluster to the I/P trim pad.
  38. Install the instrument cluster screws.

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

    39. Fig 19: View Of Instrument Cluster
    GM928746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Connect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector.
    40. Fig 20: I/P Accessory Trim Plate
    GM928956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Align the locating pins and the retainers on the I/P cluster trim plate to the openings in the I/P trim pad. Push in the I/P cluster trim plate at each of the retainer locations. Make sure the retainers are completely engaged.
  41. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  42. Attach the STAR connector to the I/P trim pad.
    43. Fig 21: STAR Connector & I/P Trim Pad
    GM1205340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  44. Align the I/P steering column opening filler to the I/P trim pad. Install the I/P steering column opening filler.
  45. Install the I/P steering column opening filler screws.

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

    46. Fig 22: I/P Steering Opening Filler
    GM928912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Align the DLC to the I/P trim pad. Press the DLC through the opening.
    47. Fig 23: View Of DLC & I/P Trim Pad
    GM929643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  47. Install the left I/P compartment access hole cover.
    48. Fig 24: View Of Left Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
    GM929251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  48. Connect the DIC electrical connector.
    49. Fig 25: Electrical Connector & Driver Information Display
    GM928828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the I/P accessory trim plate to the I/P trim pad.
  50. Install the ignition switch bezel.
    51. Fig 26: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel
    GM910510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Position the courtesy lamp to the left I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  52. Align the left I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the left I/P insulator fasteners.
    53. Fig 27: Left I/P Insulator Fasteners
    GM1202960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  54. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
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