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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Aztek - FWD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • 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.

  1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
  2. Remove the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  3. Reroute the transmission shift cable through the cross vehicle beam. Refer to Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment in Automatic Transmission.
  4. Release the retaining clips from the IP 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 cross vehicle beam.

    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 cross vehicle beam.

    10. Object Number: 630895 Size: SH
  10. Remove the HVAC bracket from the cross vehicle beam 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 cross vehicle beam to the left hinge pillar.

    13. Object Number: 482588 Size: SH
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the cross vehicle beam 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 cross vehicle beam. DISCARD the bolt.

    15. Object Number: 482600 Size: SH
  15. Remove the cross vehicle beam 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 cross vehicle beam to the vehicle through the main wire harness.

    3. Object Number: 795816 Size: MH
  3. If you had to bend the cross vehicle beam bolt during removal, perform the following procedure:
    4. 3.1. Install a NEW bolt.
    3.2. When reinstalling the instrument panel carrier with new bolt, You must shorten it 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 cross vehicle beam to the right hinge pillar.

    5. Object Number: 482587 Size: SH
  5. Loosely install the bolts which secure the cross vehicle beam 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 cross vehicle beam 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 cross vehicle beam 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 IP 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 cross vehicle beam.

    12. Object Number: 630895 Size: SH
  12. Install the HVAC bracket to the cross vehicle beam 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 IP trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement .
  16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .