Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Remove the passenger insulator.
3. Disconnect the brake release lever from the instrument panel (I/P).




4. Remove the screws from the data link connector.
5. Remove the data link connector from the I/P.




6. Remove the I/P center console.




7. Remove the I/P center trim panel.




8. Remove the left and right I/P side trim.




9. Remove the assist handle.




10. Remove the I/P compartment.




11. Remove the drivers knee bolster.




12. Remove the left accessory trim plate.




13. Remove the right accessory trim panel.




14. Remove the I/P air bag module.
15. Remove the steering column.




16. Remove the I/P cluster.




17. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.




18. Remove both windshield garnish moldings.




19. Remove the radio from center stack.




20. Remove the HVAC control.




21. Remove the On Star(R) module from center stack.




22. Remove the traction control, air ride switch module assembly.




23. Remove the transfer case control switch module.




24. Remove the rear wiper switch.




25. Remove headlamp switch.
26. Remove the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts.
27. Remove the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts.




28. Remove the nut from the I/P carrier center support.
29. Remove the upper I/P carrier bolts.
30. Remove the drivers and passenger side I/P carrier bolts.
31. Disconnect the electrical connections from the body control module (BCM) to the body harness.
32. Remove the wiring harnesses through the openings in the I/P retainer.
33. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

Important: Make sure the ambient light sensor is routed to the top of the I/P.




1. Align the I/P in the vehicle and route all electrical harnesses through the I/P retainer.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the upper and side I/P carrier bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the I/P carrier center support nut.

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




4. Install the windshield garnish moldings.
5. Install the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts.
6. Install the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts.




7. Install the steering column.




8. Install the drivers knee bolster.




9. Install the I/P air bag module.




10. Install the I/P storage compartment.




11. Install the headlamp switch.




12. Install the rear wiper switch.




13. Install the transfer case control switch module.




14. Install the traction control, air ride module to center stack and make electrical connections.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




15. Install the radio.




16. Install the OnStar(R) module from center stack.




17. Install the HVAC control.




18. Install the I/P upper trim pad.




19. Install the IPC cluster and trim panel.




20. Install the diagnostic connector to the I/P.
21. Tighten the data link connector screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

22. Connect brake release lever to I/P.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




23. Install the left accessory trim panel.




24. Install the right accessory trim panel.




25. Install the assist handle.




26. Install the I/P center trim panel.




27. Align the drivers and passenger side I/P side trim panel and snap into place.




28. Install the I/P center console.




29. Install the passengers insulator.