Removal Procedure
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing
any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to
the vehicle or its components.
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs |
In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring. |
• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System. |
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to
Console Replacement
.
- Remove the I/P extension, if equipped. Refer to
Instrument Panel Extension Replacement
.
- Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the passenger side air bag module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
in SIR.
- Remove the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the HVAC control. Refer to
HVAC Control Module Replacement
in HVAC Systems-Manual or Automatic.
- Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to
Accessory Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side
in Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the VIU, if equipped. Refer to
OnStar Vehicle Interface Unit Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
- Remove the VCU, if equipped. Refer to
OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
- Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer
to
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement
in
Keyless Entry.
- Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to
Data Link Connector Replacement
in Data Link Communications.
- Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to
Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement
in Park
Brake.
- Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Remove both front window air duct from the I/P assembly.
- Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to
Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring
Systems.
- Remove the I/P assembly retaining bolts
(3) and nuts (4).
- Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
- Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
- Remove
the I/P upper brackets.
- Disconnect all the electrical connectors from the wiring harness junction
block. Refer to
Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring Systems.
- Remove the transfer case control module from the bracket, if equipped.
Refer to
Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement
in Transfer Case NV6 246 - NP8.
- Remove the antenna cable from the cross car duct.
- Remove the cross car duct. Refer to
Air Distributor Duct Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
- Remove the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to
Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Separate the I/P harness from the carrier.
Do not remove the I/P harness from the vehicle.
- If
replacing the HVAC module, remove the right side of the carrier from the vehicle
to gain access to the module.
- Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
Important: Remove all of the parts of the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle as 1 unit.
- Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.
- Remove the I/P carrier side bolts.
The left side is shown, the right side is similar
- Remove the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
- Remove the I/P carrier (1) from the
vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the I/P carrier (1) in the
vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the I/P carrier side bolts.
The left side is shown, the right is similar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the I/P center support bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
- Install
the right side of the carrier to the vehicle, if the HVAC module was removed.
- Install the retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Attach the I/P harness to the carrier.
- Install the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to in
Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the cross car duct. Refer to
Air Distributor Duct Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
- Install the antenna cable to the cross car duct.
- Install the transfer case control module to the bracket, if equipped.
Refer to
Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement
in Transfer Case NV6 246 - NP8.
- Connect all of the electrical connectors to the wiring harness junction
block. Refer to
Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring Systems.
- Install
the I/P upper brackets to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in)
- Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the I/P assembly retaining nuts
and bolts.
Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts and nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the I/P upper brackets.
- Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.
- Install the harness to the I/P. Refer to
Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement
in Wiring Systems.
- Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
- Install the I/P cluster assembly. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Install the park brake release lever to the I/P. Refer to
Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement
in Park Brake.
- Install the data link connector to the I/P. Refer to
Data Link Connector Replacement
in Data Link Communications.
- Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer
to
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement
in Keyless Entry.
- Install the VCU, if equipped. Refer to
OnStar Vehicle Communication Unit Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
- Install the VIU, if equipped. Refer to
OnStar Vehicle Interface Unit Replacement
in Cellular Communication.
- Install the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the left air louver housing. Refer to
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side
in Heating, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning.
- Install the accessory switch housing. Refer to
Accessory Switch Replacement
.
- Install the HVAC control. Refer to
HVAC Control Module Replacement
in HVAC Systems-Manual or Automatic.
- Install the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the passenger side airbag module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
in SIR.
- Install the lower trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Install the I/P extension, if equipped. Refer to
Instrument Panel Extension Replacement
.
- Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to
Console Replacement
.
- Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable.