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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Side Window Defog Outlet
    GM928886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 2: I/P Center & Outer Air Outlets
    GM928621Courtesy 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. 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. Fig 3: Dash Panel Insulator Retainers
    GM953654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the dash panel insulator retainers near the windshield.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Locators In Center Stack & Instrument Cluster Pocket
    GM1204653Courtesy 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 5: Center Stack Area Bolt
    GM1204706Courtesy 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 6: I/P Trim Pad Bolts
    GM928612Courtesy 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 7: I/P Module Bracket Bolts
    GM1202160Courtesy 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 8: I/P Trim Pad Screws & Bolts
    GM928613Courtesy 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. Install the I/P trim pad screws.

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

  14. If equipped, install the navigation radio antenna and the bracket to the I/P trim pad.
    15. Fig 9: I/P Compartment Opening
    GM1204721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the fasteners (1, 2) at both sides of the I/P compartment opening.
  16. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
    17. Fig 10: I/P Trim Plate (Glove Box Outboard)
    GM929385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. 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.
  18. Install the I/P trim plate (glove box inboard). Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
    19. Fig 11: Right Closeout/Insulator Panel & Fasteners
    GM1202757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Position the courtesy lamp to the right I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  20. Align the right I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the right I/P insulator fasteners.
    21. Fig 12: Right I/P Compartment Access Hole Cover
    GM1203017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Install the right I/P compartment access hole cover.
    22. Fig 13: Ignition Switch & I/P Trim Pad
    GM929187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. 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).

    23. Fig 14: View Of Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connectors
    GM929292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Connect the I/P wiring harness and the antenna cable connector to the radio.
    24. Fig 15: View Of Instrument Panel Center Compartment
    GM928859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. 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.
  25. Install the radio screws.

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

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

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

  30. 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.
    31. Fig 17: I/P Cluster Trim Bezel Assembly Screw
    GM928876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. If equipped, install the HUD. Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
  32. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  33. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  34. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly.
  35. Install the I/P cluster trim assembly screw.

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

    36. Fig 18: View Of Instrument Cluster
    GM928746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Connect the instrument cluster electrical connector and align the instrument cluster to the I/P trim pad.
  37. Install the instrument cluster screws.

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

    38. Fig 19: View Of I/P Accessory Trim Plate
    GM928956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Connect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector.
  39. 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.
    40. Fig 20: View Of STAR Connector & I/P Trim Pad
    GM1205340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  41. Attach the STAR connector to the I/P trim pad.
    42. Fig 21: View Of I/P Steering Column Opening Filler
    GM928912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Install the driver knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  43. Align the I/P steering column opening filler to the I/P trim pad. Install the I/P steering column opening filler.
  44. Install the I/P steering column opening filler screws.

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

    45. Fig 22: View Of Data Link Connector (DLC)
    GM1532036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Align the DLC to the I/P trim pad. Press the DLC through the opening.
    46. Fig 23: View Of Left Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
    GM929251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Install the left I/P compartment access hole cover.
    47. Fig 24: Electrical Connector & Driver Information Display
    GM928828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  47. Connect the DIC electrical connector.
  48. Install the I/P accessory trim plate to the I/P trim pad.
    49. Fig 25: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel
    GM910510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Install the ignition switch bezel.
    50. Fig 26: View Of I/P Insulator Fasteners
    GM1202960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  50. Position the courtesy lamp to the left I/P insulator opening. Rotate the lamp clockwise.
  51. Align the left I/P insulator to the I/P trim pad. Install the left I/P insulator fasteners.
  52. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPOs L26/L32) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (RPO LS4) in Engine Electrical.
  53. 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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