Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P).
2. Remove the steering column.




3. Remove the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.




4. Remove the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).




5. Remove the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.




6. Remove the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).




7. Located near the radio, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.




8. Located near the HVAC blower motor, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.




9. Located near the OnStar(R) module, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.




10. Remove the left courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.
11. Partially remove the I/P carrier from the bulkhead.




12. Remove the right courtesy lamp from the I/P carrier.




13. Located near the steering column electrical connector, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
14. If equipped with OnStar(R), disconnect the connectors from the module.
15. If replacing the I/P carrier, remove the OnStar(R) module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communications.




16. Remove the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) from the I/P carrier.




17. Position the I/P wire harness in order to remove the I/P carrier.
18. Position the HVAC control assembly cables in order to remove the I/P carrier.




19. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.
2. Position the HVAC control assembly cables through the I/P carrier.




3. Position the I/P wire harness on the I/P carrier.




4. Install the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) to the I/P carrier.




5. If equipped with OnStar(R), connect the connectors to the module.
6. If replacing the I/P carrier, install the OnStar(R) module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communications.
7. Located near the steering column electrical connector, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.




8. install the right courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.
9. Install the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.




10. Install the left courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.




11. Located near the OnStar(R) module, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.




12. Located near the HVAC blower motor, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.




13. Located near the radio, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




14. Partially install the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.




15. Partially install the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).




16. Partially install the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).




17. Partially install the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.
18. Install the 2 center carrier retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

19. Install the remaining carrier retaining bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (177 lb in).

20. Install the steering column.
21. Install the I/P.