2002 Pontiac Aztek FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT: Position the remote control door lock receiver to the defroster air duct.
  1. Install the remote control door lock receiver (2).
  2. Engage the remote control door lock receiver retainers.
  3. Connect the remote control door lock receiver electrical connector (1).
  4. Install the upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Aztek) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Rendezvous) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
    Fig 1: Upper I/P Trim Panel Location View
    GM629215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If a new remote control door lock receiver is being installed, program the transmitter. Refer to Transmitter Programming .
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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