Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) - ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

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 Locations 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.

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the I/P trim panel. Service and Repair
3. Remove the center console, if equipped. Service and Repair
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Service and Repair
5. Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Lower
6. Remove the passenger side air bag module. Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
7. Remove the radio. Service and Repair
8. Remove the HVAC control. Service and Repair
9. Remove the accessory switch housing. Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Switch Replacement
10. Remove the left air louver housing. Air Deflector Louver Replacement - Left Vent
11. Remove the steering column. Steering Column
12. Remove the communication interface module, if equipped. OnStar (R) Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU) Replacement
13. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Service and Repair
14. Remove the data link connector from the I/P.
15. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P.
16. Remove the I/P cluster. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement
17. Remove both front window air ducts from the I/P assembly. Air Distributor Duct Replacement
18. Remove the harness from the I/P. Instrument Panel (IP) - Wiring Harness Replacement




19. Remove the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
20. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
21. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.




3. Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4). Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
4. Install the harness to the I/P.
5. Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
6. Install the I/P cluster assembly.
7. Install the park brake release lever to the I/P.
8. Install the data link connector to the I/P.
9. Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped.
10. Install the CIM, if equipped.
11. Install the steering column.
12. Install the left air louver housing.
13. Install the accessory switch housing.
14. Install the HVAC control.
15. Install the radio.
16. Install the passenger side airbag module.
17. Install the lower trim panel.
18. Install the driver side knee bolster.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Install the center console, if equipped.
21. Install the I/P trim panel.