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Installation Procedure

  1. Install the left I/P bracket (1) to the I/P assembly (3). Secure the bracket with the 2 screws (2).
    2. Fig 1: View Of I/P Assembly, Bracket & Screws
    GM477531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the center I/P bracket (2) to the I/P assembly (1). Secure the bracket with the 3 screws.
    3. Fig 2: View Of I/P Assembly & Center I/P Bracket
    GM477528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: View Of I/P & Components
    GM477527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the left vent outlet deflector (2) to the I/P assembly.
  4. Install the I/P passengers knee bolster panel (1) to the I/P assembly (3). Secure the panel with the 4 screws (2).
    5. Fig 4: View Of I/P Assembly, Passenger Knee Bolster Panel & Screws
    GM477529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the I/P compartment door reinforcement (1) to the I/P assembly. Secure the reinforcement with 2 screws.
  6. Install the right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector to the I/P assembly. Secure the air deflector with the 3 screws.
  7. Install the left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3) to the I/P assembly.
    8. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  8. Install the I/P reinforcement to the I/P assembly. Secure the reinforcement with the following:
    1. The 10 screws
    2. The 4 bolts

      Tighten:  Tighten the I/P reinforcement bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

      3. Fig 5: View Of I/P & Components
      GM477527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the I/P wiring harness (2) to the I/P reinforcement (1). Secure the harness with the plastic retainers.
    10. Fig 6: View Of I/P Wiring Harness & Reinforcement
    GM477522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the screw (3) to the left side of the rear of the I/P assembly (1) that retains the I/P wiring harness (2).
    11. Fig 7: View Of Left Side Rear Of I/P Assembly, Wiring Harness & Screw
    GM477526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the 2 screws (1) to the center of the rear of the I/P assembly (3) that retain the I/P wiring harness (2).
    12. Fig 8: View Of Center Rear Of I/P Assembly, Wiring Harness & Screws
    GM477525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the screw (3) to the right side of the rear of the I/P assembly (1) that retains the I/P wiring harness (2).
    13. Fig 9: View Of Left Side Rear Of I/P Assembly, Wiring Harness & Screw
    GM477526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the heater duct to the I/P assembly.
  14. Install the windshield defroster outlet duct (2) to the I/P assembly. Secure the outlet duct with the 4 screws (1).
    15. Fig 10: View Of Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct & Screws
    GM477521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the air distribution center duct (1) to the I/P assembly. Secure the center duct with the screw (2).
    16. Fig 11: View Of Air Distribution Center Duct & Screw
    GM477520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the I/P assembly (2) to the vehicle. Secure the I/P with the 2 upper I/P mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.
    17. Fig 12: View Of I/P Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 13: View Of Steering Column Area That Retains I/P Assembly & Bolts
    GM477554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the I/P assembly (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.
  18. Install the 2 center I/P mounting bolts (4) at each side that retain the I/P assembly (2). Do not tighten completely at this time.
  19. Install the 2 bolts (3, 6) at each side that retain the I/P assembly (2).

    Tighten:  Tighten all of the I/P mounting bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

  20. Reposition the floor panel carpet around the center of the I/P assembly (2).
  21. Install the left upper I/P bolt trim cover to the I/P assembly.
  22. Install the right upper I/P bolt trim cover to the I/P assembly.
  23. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    24. Fig 14: View Of I/P Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the bolt that retains the I/P wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  25. Connect the SDM electrical connector. Secure the connector with the CPA.
  26. Connect the radio antenna cable lead to the extension cable in the junction block area.
  27. Connect the 6 I/P wiring harness electrical connectors to the junction block.
  28. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
  29. Install the hood latch release handle (1) to the I/P assembly (3). Secure the handle with the screw (2).
    30. Fig 15: View Of IP Assembly, Hood Latch Release Handle & Screw
    GM477551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  31. Install the I/P drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3) to the vehicle. Secure the bolster panels with the 8 bolts (1 and 4).
    32. Fig 16: View Of Knee Bolster Panel & Bolts
    GM477550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Install the I/P lamp dimmer control.
  33. Install the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .
  34. Install the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  35. Install the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement - Rear in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  36. Install the I/P accessory trim plate switch hole covers that are located next to the switches at the left of the I/P assembly.
  37. Install the heater control unit. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  38. Connect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
  39. Install the rear window defogger switch (1) to the I/P assembly, if equipped. Ensure that the retaining tabs are completely engaged.
    40. Fig 17: View Of Rear Window Defogger Switch & Electrical Connector
    GM477547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Connect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
  41. Install the hazard warning switch (1) to the I/P assembly. Ensure that the retaining tabs are completely engaged.
  42. Install the 2 I/P accessory trim plate switch hole covers that are located below the hazard and defogger switches to the I/P assembly.
  43. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  44. Install the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement .
  45. Install the radio, if removed. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  46. Install the radio opening cover, if removed. Refer to Cover Replacement - Radio Opening  in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  47. Install the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  48. Install the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
  49. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
    50. Fig 18: View Of Hazard Warning Switch & Electrical Connector
    GM477543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  50. Install the I/P compartment trim plate (1) to the I/P assembly (2). Secure the trim plate with the 3 screws (3).
  51. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  52. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  53. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
    54. Fig 19: View Of IP Compartment Trim Plate, Assembly & Screws
    GM477532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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