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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the ambient light sensor electrical connector.
  2. Install the ambient light sensor to the defroster grille. Turn the ambient light sensor body counterclockwise to lock it into the defroster grille.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Ambient Light Sensor
    GM877737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Align the defroster grille retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  4. Push on the defroster grille in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the defroster grille center bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the defroster grille center bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

  6. Install the defroster grille outer screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the defroster grille outer screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    7. Fig 2: View Of Defroster Grille
    GM877803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the defroster grille bolt covers.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Defroster Grille Bolt Covers
    GM877812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  9. Align the cluster trim plate retaining fasteners with the center trim panel.
  10. Push on the outer edge of the cluster trim plate in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
  11. Install the screw retaining the cluster trim plate to the center trim panel.

    Tighten:  Tighten the cluster trim plate screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    12. Fig 4: View Of Cluster Trim Plate
    GM877802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the accessory trim plate electrical connector(s).
    13. Fig 5: View Of Accessory Trim Plate Electrical Connectors
    GM877774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Align the retaining fasteners with the I/P.
  14. Push on the outer edge of the accessory trim plate in order to secure the retaining fasteners.
    15. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Bezel/Trim Plate
    GM877771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the left and right outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
    16. Fig 7: View Of Outer Trim Cover
    GM877765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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