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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint Bracket & Screws
    GM1362072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Fit the bracket (3) in position, ensuring the lower screw hole tabs are positioned in the pad assembly.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the 6 screws (1) attaching the bracket (3) to the pad assembly.

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

  4. Install the 4 screws (2), attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket (3) to the pad assembly.

    Tighten:  Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  5. Fig 2: View Of Trim Cover, Inflatable Restraint Bracket, Tabs & Screws
    GM1362071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Locate the trim cover (2) in the pad assembly opening, and align the trim cover (2) with the 4 tabs (4).
  7. Install the 4 screws (3) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint trim cover (2) to the inflatable restraint bracket (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  8. Fig 3: View Of Upper I/P Screws
    GM1361388Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the instrument panel pad to the vehicle.
  10. Install the 5 upper instrument panel pad screws (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper pad screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  11. Install the 12 lower instrument pad screws.

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

  12. Fig 4: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint, Bracket & Brace Assembly & Screws
    GM1361374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the 2 inner screws (1) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint (2) and instrument panel passenger's bracket and brace assembly (3) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket.

    Tighten:  Tighten the inner screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  14. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  15. Install the wiper washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  16. Install the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  17. Install the instrument panel speakers. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
  18. Install the daytime running lamp control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  19. Install the windshield defroster grilles. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  20. Install the instrument panel outer covers. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  21. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  22. Install the driver information center switch. Refer to Driver Information Center Switch Replacement .
  23. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  24. Install the radio housing bracket. Refer to Radio Housing Bracket Replacement (Upper) or Radio Housing Bracket Replacement (Lower) in Entertainment.
  25. Install the HVAC manual controls. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC.
  26. Install the instrument panel lower extension. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement .
  27. Install the instrument panel center trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center .
  28. Install the instrument panel lower trim retainer panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer Replacement .
  29. Install the instrument panel compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  30. Install the instrument panel compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  31. Install the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  32. Install the closeout insulator panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left  and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
  33. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
  34. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  35. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.