Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
1. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever.
2. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps:
2.1. Apply the park brake.
2.2. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
2.3. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the 1 position.
2.4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
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.
For Vehicles equipped with OnStar(UE1) with Back Up Battery:
The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated, it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated, the BUB must be replaced.
3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system.
4. Disable the passenger side SIR system, refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming
5. Remove the left sound insulator, refer to Service and Repair
6. Remove the right instrument panel sound insulator, Service and Repair
7. If the vehicle is equipped with a multiple CD changer located in the center console, remove the center console. Service and Repair
8. Remove the center sound insulator, refer to Service and Repair
9. Remove the lower left instrument panel mounting bolt.
10. Remove and retain the instrument panel storage compartment, refer to Service and Repair
11. Remove the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt.
12. Remove and retain the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles.
13. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the windshield defroster grille. Retain the windshield defroster grille for use on the replacement IP carrier.
14. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunload sensor, twist the sunload sensor 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to detach it from the windshield defroster grille. Retain the sunload sensor for use on the replacement IP carrier.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the brown electrical from the BCM before disconnecting the purple electrical connector from the BCM.
15. Disconnect the brown electrical connector from the body control module (BCM).
16. Disconnect the purple electrical connector from the body control module (BCM).
17. Remove the knee bolster, Service and Repair
18. Remove and retain the instrument panel cluster, refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement
19. Remove and retain the radio.
20. Remove and retain the HVAC control assembly, refer to HVAC System - Manual
21. Remove the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.
22. Lower the steering column for clearance, refer to Service and Repair
Important: Label all of the connections in order to avoid improper installation.
23. Remove the top instrument panel screws.
24. Roll the instrument panel down.
25. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.
26. Remove the fastener that retains the radio antenna cable to the instrument panel.
27. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
28. If replacing the instrument panel carrier, retain parts for assembly onto the new instrument panel carrier.
Installation Procedure
1. Install retained parts from the original instrument panel.
2. Install 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 the 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.
3. Install the fastener that retains the radio antenna cable to the instrument panel.
4. Tighten the fastener to 1.9 Nm (17 lb.in).
5. connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
6. Roll the instrument panel up.
7. Install the top instrument panel screws.
8. Tighten the screws to 1.9 Nm (17 lb.in).
9. Raise the steering column into position, refer Service and Repair
10. Install the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.
11. Tighten the screws/bolts to 6.3 Nm (56 lb.in).
12. Enable the passenger side SIR system, refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming
13. Install the HVAC control assembly to the instrument panel, refer to HVAC System - Manual
14. Install the radio.
15. Install the instrument cluster, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement
16. Install the knee bolster, Service and Repair
Important: Always connect the purple electrical connector to the BCM before connecting the brown electrical connector to the BCM.
17. Connect the purple electrical connector to the body control module (BCM).
18. Connect the brown electrical connector to the body control module (BCM).
19. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunload sensor, install the sensor to the defroster grille by twisting the sensor 1/4 turn clockwise.
20. Install the windshield defroster grille by carefully pressing the grille into place.
21. Install the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles.
22. Install the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt.
23. Tighten the bolt to 11.5 Nm (102 lb.in).
24. Install the instrument panel storage compartment, refer to Service and Repair
25. Install the lower left instrument panel bolt.
26. Tighten bolt to 11.5 Nm (102 lb.in).
27. Install the center sound insulator, refer to Service and Repair
28. Install the right sound insulator, refer to Service and Repair
29. Install the center console to the vehicle, if removed, refer to Service and Repair
30. Install the left sound insulator, Service and Repair
31. Connect the battery negative cable.
32. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps:
32.1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN position.
32.2. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the PARK position.
32.3. Release the park brake.
33. On vehicles with a manual transmission, install the shift lever.