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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 HUMMER 🢒 2007 🢒 H2 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC - Automatic 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

    2. Object Number: 787371 Size: SH
  2. Remove the passenger insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the brake release lever from the instrument panel (I/P).

    4. Object Number: 386625 Size: SH
  4. Remove the screws from the data link connector.
  5. Remove the data link connector from the I/P.

    6. Object Number: 816362 Size: SH
  6. Remove the I/P center console. Refer to Console Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 832824 Size: SH
  7. Remove the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 816365 Size: SH
  8. Remove the left and right I/P side trim.

    9. Object Number: 816332 Size: SH
  9. Remove the assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 832822 Size: SH
  10. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 816351 Size: SH
  11. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 816356 Size: SH
  12. Remove the left accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .

    13. Object Number: 816334 Size: SH
  13. Remove the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .

    14. Object Number: 815846 Size: SH
  14. Remove the I/P air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  15. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

    16. Object Number: 816354 Size: SH
  16. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

    17. Object Number: 816340 Size: SH
  17. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .

    18. Object Number: 922456 Size: SH
  18. Remove both windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    19. Object Number: 815852 Size: SH
  19. Remove the radio from center stack. Refer to Radio Replacement .

    20. Object Number: 815858 Size: SH
  20. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement for the automatic system.

    21. Object Number: 815865 Size: SH
  21. Remove the OnStar® module from center stack. Refer to OnStar Button Assembly Replacement .

    22. Object Number: 815914 Size: SH
  22. Remove the traction control, air ride switch module assembly.

    23. Object Number: 815899 Size: SH
  23. Remove the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement for the BW 4484 transfer case.

    24. Object Number: 815902 Size: SH
  24. Remove the rear wiper switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

    25. Object Number: 815903 Size: SH
  25. Remove headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
  26. Remove the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right Side and Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left Side for the automatic system.
  27. Remove the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left Side and Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right Side for the automatic system.

    28. Object Number: 832818 Size: SH
  28. Remove the nut from the I/P carrier center support.
  29. Remove the upper I/P carrier bolts.
  30. Remove the drivers and passenger side I/P carrier bolts.
  31. Disconnect the electrical connections from the body control module (BCM) to the body harness.
  32. Remove the wiring harnesses through the openings in the I/P retainer.
  33. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Make sure the ambient light sensor is routed to the top of the I/P.


    Object Number: 815925 Size: SH
  1. Align the I/P in the vehicle and route all electrical harnesses through the I/P retainer.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the upper and side I/P carrier bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 832818 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P carrier center support nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 922456 Size: SH
  4. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  5. Install the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right Side and Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left Side for the automatic system.
  6. Install the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left Side and Duct Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right Side for the automatic system.

    7. Object Number: 816351 Size: SH
  7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

    8. Object Number: 832830 Size: SH
  8. Install the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .

    9. Object Number: 815846 Size: SH
  9. Install the I/P air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

    10. Object Number: 832822 Size: SH
  10. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 815903 Size: SH
  11. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    12. Object Number: 815902 Size: SH
  12. Install the rear wiper switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

    13. Object Number: 815899 Size: SH
  13. Install the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement for the BW 4484 transfer case.

    14. Object Number: 815914 Size: SH
  14. Install the traction control, air ride module to center stack and make electrical connections.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 815852 Size: SH
  15. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

    16. Object Number: 815865 Size: SH
  16. Install the OnStar® module from center stack. Refer to OnStar Button Assembly Replacement .

    17. Object Number: 815858 Size: SH
  17. Install the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement for the automatic system.

    18. Object Number: 832820 Size: SH
  18. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .

    19. Object Number: 816329 Size: SH
  19. Install the IPC cluster and trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

    20. Object Number: 386625 Size: SH
  20. Install the diagnostic connector to the I/P.
  21. Tighten the data link connector screws.

    22. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  22. Connect brake release lever to I/P.

    23. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 816356 Size: SH
  23. Install the left accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .

    24. Object Number: 816334 Size: SH
  24. Install the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .

    25. Object Number: 816332 Size: SH
  25. Install the assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .

    26. Object Number: 832824 Size: SH
  26. Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

    27. Object Number: 816365 Size: SH
  27. Align the drivers and passenger side I/P side trim panel and snap into place.

    28. Object Number: 816362 Size: SH
  28. Install the I/P center console. Refer to Console Replacement .

    29. Object Number: 787371 Size: SH
  29. Install the passengers insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .