Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR. Service and Repair
2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left
3. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster
4. Remove the knee bolster. Knee Bolster Replacement
5. Remove the left HVAC push pin (2).
6. Remove the left HVAC floor duct (1).
7. Fully lower the steering column. Steering Column
8. Remove the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement
9. Remove the center console. Console Replacement
10. Remove the I/P lower sound insulator panel, GMC or Chevrolet only. Instrument Panel (IP) - Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Lower
11. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
GMC Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
Oldsmobile Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
12. Remove the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Bezel Replacement
13. Remove the I/P cluster. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement
14. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right
15. Remove the I/P storage compartment door. Service and Repair
16. Remove the radio. Radio Replacement
17. Remove the HVAC control module. Control Module HVAC
18. Remove the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) from the I/P substrate.
19. Remove the left I/P access cover.
20. Remove the headlamp switch. Service and Repair
21. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch bezel. Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side
22. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar
23. Remove the trim pad. Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Pad Replacement - Upper
24. Remove the front upper speakers, if equipped. Speaker Replacement - Front Upper
25. Remove the right I/P access cover.
26. Remove the side window defogger outlet screw.
27. Remove the bolts securing the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
28. Remove the bolts that secure the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
29. With the aid of an assistant, lift up from the bottom of the instrument panel in order to release the I/P from the positioning locators.
30. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
31. Place the I/P on a clean prepared surface.
32. If replacing the I/P, remove the passenger inflatable restraint I/P module. Instrument Panel Module Replacement
33. If replacing the I/P, remove the air distribution duct vents from the instrument panel. Replacement
Installation Procedure
1. If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel.
2. Install the retaining screws to the air distributor duct.
Tighten the screws to 1.9 Nm (17 lb in).
3. With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
Important: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
4. Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.
Important: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
5. Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
6. Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
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.
7. Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb in).
8. Install the side window defogger outlet screw.
Tighten the screw to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).
9. Install the right I/P access cover.
10. Install the front upper speakers, if equipped.
11. Install the trim pad.
12. Install the windshield garnish moldings.
13. If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel.
14. Install the headlamp switch to the bezel.
15. Install the left I/P access cover.
16. Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
17. Install the HVAC control module.
18. Install the radio.
19. Install the I/P cluster.
20. Install the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only.
21. Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only.
22. Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only.
23. Install the center console.
24. Install the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only.
25. Install the I/P compartment door.
26. Install the right closeout/insulator panel.
27. Install the steering column.
28. Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
29. Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
30. Install the knee bolster.
31. Install the knee bolster trim panel.
32. Install the left closeout/insulator panel.
33. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.