Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




2. Remove the passenger insulator. Refer toInsulator Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Insulator Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)) .
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. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement) .




7. Remove the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center) .




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




9. Remove the assist handle. Refer toInstrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement (Instrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement) .




10. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)) .




11. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster (Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster) .




12. Remove the left accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left (Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left) .




13. Remove the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Right (Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Right) .




14. Remove the I/P air bag module. Refer toInflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
15. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.




16. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer toInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement, Service and Repair




17. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper) .




18. Remove both windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) in Interior Trim.




19. Remove the radio from center stack. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.




20. Remove the HVAC control. Refer toHVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic.




21. Remove the Onstar(R) module from center stack. Refer toOnStar Button Assembly Replacement in Cellular Communication.




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




23. Remove the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case - BW 4484.




24. Remove the rear wiper switch. Refer to Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement - Rear in Wipers/Washer Systems.




25. Remove headlamp switch. Refer toHeadlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
26. Remove the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer toAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right andAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
27. Remove the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer toAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left andAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right in HVAC Systems - Automatic.




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 in Cautions and Notices.

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

Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).





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

Tighten the nut to 9 Nm (80 lb in).





4. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) .
5. Install the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer toAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right andAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
6. Install the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer toAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left andAir Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right in HVAC Systems - Automatic.




7. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.




8. Install the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster (Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster) .




9. Install the I/P air bag module. Refer toInflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.




10. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)) .




11. Install the headlamp switch. Refer toHeadlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.




12. Install the rear wiper switch. Refer to Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement - Rear in Wipers/Washer Systems.




13. Install the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case - BW 4484.




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

Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).





15. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.




16. Install the Onstar(R) module from center stack. Refer toOnStar Button Assembly Replacement in Cellular Communication.




17. Install the HVAC control. Refer toHVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic.




18. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper) .




19. Install the IPC cluster and trim panel. Refer toInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement, Service and Repair




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

Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

22. Connect brake release lever to I/P.

Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (18 lb in).





23. Install the left accessory trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left (Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left) .




24. Install the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Right (Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Right) .




25. Install the assist handle. Refer toInstrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement (Instrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement) .




26. Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center) .




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




28. Install the I/P center console. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement) .




29. Install the passengers insulator. Refer toInsulator Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Insulator Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)) .