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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM DISPLAYS, GAUGES AND CONSOLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER SUPPORT REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: View Of I/P Cross Car Beam Structure
    GM1350662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If replacing the I/P cross car beam, install the HVAC module from the I/P cross car beam structure. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
  2. With the aid of an assistant, carefully install the I/P cross car beam structure into the vehicle.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Electrical Connectors
    GM1335071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. One at a time, route the following through the I/P cross car beam structure:
    • Headlamp connector
    • SIR connector
    • Splice pack
    • Data link connector
    • Hazard flasher
    • 48-way steering column wiring harness
    4. Fig 3: View Of Accelerator Switch Electrical Connector
    GM1335261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the accelerator switch.
  5. Install the hazard switch to the cross car beam. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    6. Fig 4: Locating Blower Motor & Resistor
    GM1387205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the blower motor (1) and resistor (2) electrical connectors.
    7. Fig 5: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Recirculation Mode Actuator Connector
    GM1387208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the recirculation mode actuator (1) connector.
  8. Connect the evaporator temperature sensor (2) electrical connector.
  9. Connect the air temperature door actuator (3) electrical connector.
  10. Connect the mode actuator (4) electrical connector.
    11. Fig 6: View of Coax Cable Connector
    GM1337981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the in-line connector to the antenna coaxial cable.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Brake Pedal Arm Rod
    GM1335257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the rod (1) to the brake pedal arm.
    13. Fig 8: Identifying Brake Pedal Pin
    GM1335248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the retainer (1) to the brake booster rod.
  14. Connect the brake switch electrical connector.
    15. Fig 9: Identifying Splice Pack Fastener
    GM1335073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the splice pack to the cross car beam.
    16. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  16. Install the splice pack fastener (1) to the cross car beam.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fastener to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

    17. Fig 10: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment At Right Of Steering Column
    GM1335055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Located to the right of the steering column, connect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) to the I/P cross car beam.
    18. Fig 11: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment
    GM1335245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Located above the steering column, connect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) to the I/P cross car beam.
    19. Fig 12: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment At Cross Car Beam
    GM1335077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Located near the radio, connect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) to the I/P cross car beam.
    20. Fig 13: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment Near HVAC Module & Cross Car Beam
    GM1335070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Located near the HVAC module, connect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) to the I/P cross car beam.
    21. Fig 14: Locating Modular Plate Inboard Fastener
    GM1335804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. From the engine compartment, install 1 fastener (1) to the modular plate inboard from the cowl wiring grommet at the 9 o'clock position.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).

  22. Install the 4 fasteners retaining the modular plate to the cross car beam.

    Tighten:  Tighten the fasteners to 36 N.m (27 lb ft).

    23. NOTE: To avoid paint damage, protect the area surrounding the part which you are removing or installing.
  23. Apply tape to the door to protect the paint.
    24. Fig 15: View Of Hinge Pillar Fasteners
    GM1335156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Install the 4 the left and right hinge pillar fasteners.

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

    25. Fig 16: View Of 2 Lower Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Install the 2 lower cross car beam fasteners (1) located in front of the floor console.

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

    26. Fig 17: View Of 2 Right Top Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Install the 2 right top cross car beam fasteners.

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

    27. Fig 18: View Of 2 Left Top Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Install the 2 left top cross car beam fasteners.

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

  28. Install the I/P carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement .
  29. Install the heater inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  30. Connect only the compressor hose assembly at the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  31. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  32. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  33. Install the left and right seats in the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
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