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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Instrumental Panel and End Screws
    GM1248461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the bolts and screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  2. Connect ALDL connector with the screws.
  3. Connect the necessary electrical connectors.
  4. Install the two nuts to the lower right center of the instrument panel.
  5. Install the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  6. Install glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM1721673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the two nuts to the lower left center of the instrument panel.
    8. Fig 3: View of Instrument Panel For Audio System and A/C Controller
    GM1248457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement (Hatchback) or Clock Replacement (Notchback) .
  9. Install the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement (Notchback) or Radio Replacement (Hatchback) .
  10. Install the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Hatchback) or Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Notchback) .

    Tighten:  Tighten the instrument panel bolts behind the HVAC controls to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  11. Install the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Hatchback) or Cupholder Replacement (Notchback) .
  12. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement and Ashtray Replacement .
    13. Fig 4: View Of Steering Wheel Column (North America)
    GM1543923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the instrument panel center upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) .
  14. Install the instrument panel lower cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Hatchback) .
  15. Install the side cover.
  16. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Notchback) or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Hatchback) .
  17. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  18. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Hatchback) or Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Notchback) for signal, and refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  19. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Hatchback) or Steering Column Replacement (Notchback) .
  20. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Hatchback) or Steering Wheel Replacement (Notchback) .
  21. Install the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  22. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
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