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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Bravada - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement

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.

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  2. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  3. Remove the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  4. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer, Envoy or Bravada, remove the rear seat cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats
  5. If replacing the I/P harness on TrailBlazer EXT or Envoy XL, remove the second row seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats
  6. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement
  7. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  8. Fold the front portion of the rear carpet in order to reveal the I/P harness connected to the rear electrical center. Refer to Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Remove the I/P harness from the rear electrical center. Refer to Rear Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.

    10. Object Number: 740902 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the inline I/P harness electrical connectors from the body wiring harness electrical connector.
  11. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer, Envoy or Bravada, remove the I/P harness electrical connectors from the cellular communication Module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communication.

    12. Object Number: 828713 Size: SH
  12. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer EXT or Envoy XL, disconnect the two inline I/P wire harness electrical connectors from the body harness.
  13. Remove the HVAC support bracket from the I/P substrate. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .

    14. Object Number: 756021 Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the park brake electrical connector (2).
  15. Disconnect the automatic transmission shift interlock electrical connector (1).
  16. Disconnect the sensing diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connectors.
  17. Disconnect the 10-way in line electrical connector located near the SDM.
  18. Disconnect the 4-way in line electrical connector located near the SDM.

    19. Object Number: 740910 Size: SH
  19. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the HVAC evaporator blower motor resister pack.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the passenger temperature valve.
  21. If equipped, release the rosebud that retains the theft deterrent shock sensor to the I/P support bracket.
  22. Disconnect the SIR electrical connector (1).
  23. Remove the splice pack retaining bolt located at the front of the shift lever bracket.

    24. Object Number: 740900 Size: SH
  24. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the discharge air temperature sensors.
  25. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the auxiliary blower motor.

    26. Object Number: 740911 Size: SH
  26. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the accelerator pedal sensor.
  27. Disconnect the electrical connector from the stop lamp switch (1).
  28. Remove the connector retaining bolt and disconnect the electrical connector (3) from the steering column.

    29. Object Number: 740897 Size: SH
  29. If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector from the clutch pedal switch.

    30. Object Number: 828710 Size: SH
  30. Remove the bolts (1) that retain the I/P wire harness to the left I/P support bracket.

    31. Object Number: 740898 Size: SH
  31. Disconnect the electrical connectors (1) from the transfer case shift control module, located near the left side of the steering wheel support bracket.
  32. Partially remove the HVAC module assembly in order to gain access to the remaining electrical connectors. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

    33. Object Number: 740904 Size: SH
  33. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the HVAC discharge air temperature sensor.
  34. Disconnect the air inlet electrical connector (2) from the HVAC actuator.

    35. Object Number: 740906 Size: SH
  35. Disconnect the defroster (4), air conditioning (3), and driver's side temperature valve (2) electrical connectors from the HVAC actuators.
  36. Disconnect the discharge air temperature electrical connector (1) from the HVAC actuator.
  37. Open the hood.
  38. Remove the air inlet grille in order to gain access to the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.

    39. Object Number: 865716 Size: SH
  39. Remove the I/P harness retaining clip from the plenum weld stud.
  40. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) from the windshield wiper motor.

    41. Object Number: 740915 Size: SH
  41. Disconnect the I/P harness inline electrical connector (1) from the forward lamp harness.
  42. Disconnect the battery positive cable terminal (2) from the underhood junction block.
  43. Disconnect the 2 I/P harness two-way electrical connectors (3) from the underhood junction block base.

    44. Object Number: 740916 Size: SH
  44. Disconnect the I/P harness inline electrical connector from the chassis inline wiring harness.

    45. Object Number: 865717 Size: SH
  45. Remove the ground terminals (2)from the front fender.
  46. Remove the nut (1) that retains the ground terminals to the weld stud located on the front plenum.

    47. Object Number: 740918 Size: SH
  47. Disconnect the I/P harness electrical connector (2) from the powertrain control module.
  48. Disconnect the I/P harness inline electrical connector (1) from the engine harness inline electrical connector.
  49. Remove the I/P harness grommet from the bulkhead.
  50. Pass the exterior portion of the I/P harness through the bulkhead.
  51. Remove the I/P harness from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 740918 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P harness to the vehicle.
  2. Pass the exterior portion of the I/P harness through the bulkhead.
  3. Install the I/P harness grommet to the bulkhead.
  4. Connect the I/P harness inline electrical connector (1) to the engine harness inline electrical connector.
  5. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (2) to the powertrain control module.

    6. Object Number: 865717 Size: SH

    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. Install the grounding nut (1) that retains the ground terminals to the weld stud located on the front plenum.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  7. Install the grounding bolt (2) that retains the ground terminals to the front fender.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 740916 Size: SH
  8. Connect the I/P harness inline electrical connector to the chassis inline wiring harness.

    9. Object Number: 740915 Size: SH
  9. Connect the 2 two-way I/P harness electrical connectors (3) to the underhood junction block base.
  10. Connect the battery positive cable terminal (2) to the underhood junction block.
  11. Install the battery cable terminal nut.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  12. Connect the I/P harness in line electrical connector (1) to the forward lamp harness.

    13. Object Number: 865716 Size: SH
  13. Connect the I/P harness electrical connector (1) to the windshield wiper motor.
  14. Install the I/P harness retaining clip to the plenum weld stud.
  15. Install the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems
  16. Close the hood.
  17. Install the HVAC module assembly to the vehicle. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning.

    18. Object Number: 740906 Size: SH
  18. Connect the discharge air temperature electrical connector (1) to the HVAC actuator.
  19. Connect the defroster (4), air conditioning (3), and drivers side temperature valve (2) electrical connectors to the HVAC actuators.

    20. Object Number: 740904 Size: SH
  20. Connect the air inlet electrical connector to the HVAC actuator.
  21. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the HVAC discharge air temperature sensor.

    22. Object Number: 740898 Size: SH
  22. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the transfer case shift control module, located near the left side of the steering wheel support bracket.

    23. Object Number: 828710 Size: SH
  23. Install the bolts (1) that retain the I/P wire harness to the I/P support bracket.

    24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 740897 Size: SH
  24. If equipped, connect the electrical connector to the clutch pedal switch.

    25. Object Number: 740911 Size: SH
  25. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the steering column.
  26. Install the steering column electrical connector bolt.

    27. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  27. Connect the electrical connector to the stop lamp switch (1).
  28. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the accelerator pedal sensor.

    29. Object Number: 740900 Size: SH
  29. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the floor auxiliary blower motor.
  30. Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the discharge air temperature sensors.
  31. Install the splice pack retaining bolt located at the front of the shift lever bracket.

    32. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).


    Object Number: 756021 Size: SH
  32. Connect the 4-way in line electrical connector located near the SDM.
  33. Connect the 10-way in line electrical connector located near the SDM.
  34. Connect the SDM electrical connectors.
  35. Connect the park brake electrical connector (2).
  36. Connect the automatic transmission shift interlock electrical connector (1).
  37. Connect the SIR electrical connector (1).
  38. Attach the rosebud that retains the theft deterrent shock sensor to the I/P support bracket, if equipped.
  39. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the passenger temperature valve.

    40. Object Number: 740910 Size: SH
  40. Connect the electrical connector (3) to the HVAC evaporator blower motor resister pack.
  41. Install the HVAC support bracket to the I/P substrate. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  42. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer, Envoy or Bravada, install the I/P harness electrical connectors to the cellular communication module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communications.

    43. Object Number: 740902 Size: SH
  43. Connect the inline body electrical connector from the body wiring harness electrical connector.

    44. Object Number: 828713 Size: SH
  44. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer EXT or Envoy XL, connect the two inline I/P wire harness electrical connectors to the body harness.
  45. Pass the I/P wire harnesses through the rear carpet in order to install the I/P harness to the rear electrical center.
  46. Install the rear carpet. Refer to Rear Floor Panel Carpet Replacement in Interior Trim.
  47. Install the I/P harness to the rear electrical center. Refer to Rear Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
  48. Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  49. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  50. If replacing the I/P harness on a TrailBlazer, Envoy or Bravada, install the rear seat cushions. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Replacement in Seats .
  51. If replacing the I/P harness on TrailBlazer EXT or Envoy XL, install the second row seats. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement in Seats
  52. Install the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket in Seats.
  53. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  54. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.