Removal Procedure

Disconnect electrical connectors.

Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4).
Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (2).
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Install 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to 22 N·m (17 lb ft).
Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (2) and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Connect electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel Wiring Harness ReplacementWhen Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Frontal airbags are designed
to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce
the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's
head and chest.
However, they are ...
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes over
the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the
test drive i ...
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Press to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen, if equipped.
Destinations can also be forwarded to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
The OnStar mapping database is continuously updated. For cov ...