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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of I/P Retainer
    GM1347080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Align the I/P retainer to the cross beam.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying I/P Retainer Screws & Bolts
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    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the screws and the bolts which hold the I/P retainer to the cross beam. Begin at the center and work toward each side.

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

  4. Install the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
  5. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  6. Fig 3: View Of Power Mirror Switch & Dimmer Switch Panel
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  7. Install the panel which contains the power mirror switch and the dimmer switch.
  8. Install the right side I/P trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  9. Install the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  11. Install the I/P outer trim covers. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side  and Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  12. Install the BCM module from the I/P. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  13. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  14. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
  15. Install the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. Install the upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  17. Install the window garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  19. WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .