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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20099-7X 5.3IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE TRIMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3i

Installation Procedure

2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Installation Procedure
    Fig 1: HVAC Module And IP Carrier View
    GM759082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the I/P carrier and steering column support bracket assembly to the vehicle.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  2. Install the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the I/P carrier and tighten to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
    3. Fig 2: Steering Column Support Bracket Retaining Bolt (Center)
    GM759104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the center bolt (1) retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
  4. Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
    5. Fig 3: IP Carrier Retaining Bolt (Center)
    GM759102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the center bolt (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
  6. Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket. Starting with the center bolts (1), tighten the 6 cowl side carrier bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
    7. Fig 4: SIR Harness And IP Carrier View
    GM759084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install and attach the I/P wire harness to the I/P carrier.
  8. Connect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor.
  9. Install the SIR harness to the I/P carrier.
  10. Install the radio harness to the I/P carrier.
  11. Install the temperature sensors to the ventilation ducts.
  12. Install the transfer case control module to the steering column support bracket.
    13. Fig 5: Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts (Top)
    GM759100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Install the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket and tighten to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
    14. Fig 6: Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts (Bottom)
    GM759097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket and tighten to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
    15. Fig 7: IP Wiring Harness To IP Support Brackets
    GM828710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Install the I/P wire harness retaining screws (1) to the I/P support bracket located near the steering column support bracket and tighten to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
    16. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Wire Harness Attachments
    GM759101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the IPC wire harness attachments (1) to the steering column support bracket and I/P carrier.
  17. Install the speaker wire harness attachments to the steering column support bracket and I/P carrier.
    18. Fig 9: Side Window Defogger Duct
    GM759085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Install the side window defogger duct.
  19. Install the screw retaining the defogger duct to the I/P carrier and tighten to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
    20. Fig 10: HVAC Center Support Bracket, HVAC Module And Retaining Nuts
    GM735921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Install the HVAC center support bracket (5) to the HVAC module.
  21. Install the nuts retaining the HVAC center support bracket to the HVAC module (2) and tighten to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
  22. Install the splice pack to the floor panel. Tighten the splice pack retaining bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
  23. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  24. Install the I/P. Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  25. Install the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
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