Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components. For Vehicles equipped with OnStar (RPO UE1) with Back Up Battery: The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated the BUB must be replaced.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column trim cover.
5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch.
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings.
7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly.
8. Remove the side cover.
9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray.
12. Remove the cupholder.
13. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument.
14. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel.
15. Remove the digital clock.
16. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel.
17. Remove the passenger's air bag module from the instrument panel, if equipped.
18. Disconnect the ALDL connector.
19. Remove the instrument panel bolts behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
20. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
21. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
22. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
23. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
24. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
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. Install the passenger's air bag module to the instrument panel.
4. Install glove box assembly from the instrument panel.
5. Install the digital clock.
6. Install the audio system from the instrument panel.
7. Install the A/C controller from the instrument.
Tighten
Tighten the instrument panel bolts behind the HVAC controls to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
8. Install the cupholder.
9. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray.
10. Install the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
12. Install the side cover.
13. Install the instrument cluster assembly.
14. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding.
15. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch.
16. Install the steering column trim cover.
17. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
18. Install the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.