
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Replacement.
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
For Vehicles equipped with OnStar® (UE1) with Back Up Battery: The Back Up Battery is a redundant power supply to allow limited OnStar® functionality in the event of a main vehicle battery power disruption to the VCIM (OnStar®module). Do not disconnect the main vehicle battery or remove the OnStar® fuse with the ignition key in any position other than OFF. Retained accessory power (RAP) should be allowed to time out or be disabled (simply opening the driver door should disable RAP) before disconnecting power. Disconnecting power to the OnStar® module in any way while the ignition is On or with RAP activated may cause activation of the OnStar® Back-Up Battery (BUB) system and will discharge and permanently damage the back-up battery. Once the Back-Up Battery is activated it will stay on until it has completely discharged. The BUB is not rechargeable and once activated the BUB must be replaced.
Procedure
Front Side Door Wiring Harness Replacement
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle ReplacementWindshield Garnish Molding Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Procedure
Loosen tether clip and steel clips.
Disconnect electrical connector.
The tether clip at the upper portion of the garnish molding MUST be
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is in the driver side of the instrument panel.
To access the fuses:
1. Open the fuse block cover by pulling out at the top.
2. Remove the lower edge of the cover.
3. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, reverse the steps above.
Instrument Panel Fuse Bl ...
Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and tap to use. Avoid any buildup ...