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Installation Procedure

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  1. Connect the mode actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.
  2. Install the air distribution case cover with the mode actuator attached.
    3. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the air distribution case cover screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 1.6 N.m (14 lb in).

    4. Fig 1: Steering Column Bracket & Mode Actuator
    GM295288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the pod of the mode actuator between the steering column bracket and the ignition switch housing bracket.
  5. Inspect that the actuator pushrod is not binding on the mode door lever.
  6. Push the actuator toward the HVAC module case to secure the retaining tab.
    7. Fig 2: Mode Actuator & Vacuum Harness Connectors
    GM295281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install a new adjustable plastic tie strap (1) to the base of the mode actuator.
  8. Connect the vacuum harness connectors to the mode actuator.
    9. Fig 3: Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts
    GM95715Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the ignition switch to the ignition switch housing bracket.
  10. Install the ignition switch retaining bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

    11. Fig 4: Ignition Switch Retainer & Hazard Warning Switch Wiring Harness
    GM95710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the hazard warning switch wiring harness to the ignition switch retainer.
    12. Fig 5: Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector & Ignition Switch Bezel
    GM95717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the ignition switch bezel to the switch.
    1. Wrap the ignition switch lock cylinder wire around the base of the ignition switch bezel, as noted during removal.
    2. Align the bezel slots to the lock cylinder pins, then push to secure.
  13. Connect the lock cylinder electrical connector.
    14. Fig 6: Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder Electrical Connector
    GM95718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the lock cylinder electrical connector to the retaining tab on the side of the ignition switch.
  15. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    16. Fig 7: Inside Air Temperature Sensor Aspirator Duct
    GM95661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct.
    1. Use a twisting motion to secure the duct to the duct muffler.
    2. Install the duct retaining tab to the ignition switch housing bracket.
    17. Fig 8: Steering Column Bracket, IPC & Screws
    GM95727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the IPC into position.
  18. Install the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the screws to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

  19. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  20. Recalibrate the actuators. Refer to Re-Calibrating Actuators .
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