Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2413

Fig. 60: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

18. With the aid of an assistant pull the instrument panel assembly (1) rearward in the vehicle

until the locator pin on each side clears the opening.

19. The person on the right side of the instrument panel should pivot the instrument panel

inward toward the center of the vehicle until enough clearance is gained to access the
HVAC module.

20. Set the instrument panel assembly down and adequately support it in order to prevent any

damage.

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 61: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Assembly
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

1. With the aid of an assistant.

Lift the instrument panel assembly (1) up and align the locator pins to the openings in
the hinge pillars.

Push the instrument panel forward until the instrument panel is in vehicle position.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 62: View Of Bolts Holding Instrument Panel Assembly To Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2. Loosely install the (4) bolts (1) on the outer ends of the instrument panel.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 63: View Of Bolts Securing Instrument Carrier Support To Cowl
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3. Loosely install the (2) bolts (1) securing the instrument panel carrier support to the cowl.

4. Tighten the (6) bolts securing the instrument panel to the vehicle.

Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado