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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2003 🢒 Rendezvous - FWD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  3. Reroute the transmission shift cable through the I/P carrier. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment in Automatic Transmission.
  4. Release the retaining clips from the I/P wiring harness and reposition the wiring harness out of the way.

    5. Object Number: 630889 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.

    6. Object Number: 630887 Size: SH
  6. Remove the left cross vehicle ground wire.

    7. Object Number: 630888 Size: SH
  7. Remove the right cross vehicle ground wires.

    8. Object Number: 630886 Size: SH
  8. Unbolt the cross vehicle anchor tether (1) and let the tether hang.
  9. Unclip the antenna cable from the I/P carrier.

    10. Object Number: 630895 Size: SH
  10. Remove the HVAC bracket from the I/P carrier bracket.
  11. Remove the heads up display (HUD) bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 482587 Size: SH
  12. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.

    13. Object Number: 482588 Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.

    14. Object Number: 792563 Size: SH
  14. If you cannot remove the inner bolt because of interference with the windshield, gently bend the bolt stem when you remove the bolt from the I/P carrier. DISCARD the bolt.

    15. Object Number: 482600 Size: SH
  15. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle through the main wire harness.
  16. Remove the front defroster duct.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the front defroster duct.

    2. Object Number: 482600 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle through the main wire harness.

    3. Object Number: 795816 Size: MH
  3. If you had to bend the I/P carrier bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    4. 3.1. Discard the bent bolt.
    3.2. Shorten a NEW bolt 4-5 mm (3/16 in) by cutting off the guide feature (1) as shown.
    3.3. if necessary, clean the threads prior to installation using a die.
    3.4. When installed, 5-6 threads of the bolt should protrude through the fastener.

    Object Number: 482588 Size: SH

    Important: Do NOT tighten the bolts.

  4. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.

    5. Object Number: 482587 Size: SH
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.

    6. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  6. Tighten all the bolts which secure the I/P carrier to the pillars.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 630889 Size: SH
  7. Install the HVAC module to the I/P carrier with the retaining bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  8. Install the bolts which retain the HVAC module to the center support bracket.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the I/P wiring harnesses into position and secure the retaining clips.

    10. Object Number: 630886 Size: SH
  10. Install the cross vehicle anchor tether (1).
  11. Clip the antenna cable to the I/P carrier.

    12. Object Number: 630895 Size: SH
  12. Install the HVAC bracket to the I/P carrier bracket.
  13. Install the HUD bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  14. Install the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  15. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .