Installation Procedure
- Place the I/P carrier (3) into the vehicle.
- Install the I/P carrier (3) to the lower tie bar (1).
- Install the screws (2) to I/P carrier (3).
Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
- Install the nuts (4) to the I/P carrier (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
- Install the washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Install the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the air distribution duct. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Chevrolet) or Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Install the radio to the I/P carrier. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
- Install the HVAC control assembly to the I/P carrier. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Chevrolet) or HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems-Manual.
- Install the end of the HVAC temperature control cable (3) to the door lever (2).
- Install the control cable screw (4).
Tighten: Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the I/P SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Chevrolet) or Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (Pontiac) .
- Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Chevrolet) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Pontiac) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.