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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Instrument Panel Retainer
    GM1438962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Locate the instrument panel retainer to the carrier.
  2. Route the instrument panel wire harness in to the previous noted location.
    3. Fig 2: Passenger Side Instrument Panel Retainer Screws
    GM1438955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  3. Install the screws securing the passenger side of the instrument panel retainer and tighten to 9 N.m (18 lb in).
    4. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Retainer Screws
    GM1438949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the screws securing the instrument panel to the carrier and tighten to 9 N.m (18 lb in).
  5. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  6. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  7. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  8. Install the left and right instrument panel insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side  and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  9. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  10. Install the ashtray/storage bin. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  11. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  12. Install the instrument center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  13. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  14. Install the center floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  15. Install the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  16. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement
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