Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2412

Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .

5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (with RPO

SLT) or Front Floor Console Replacement (without RPO SLT).

6. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim

Cover Replacement (without RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement (with RPO SLT).

7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish

Molding Replacement .

8. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer

to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille
Replacement (without RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with
Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (with RPO SLT).

9. Tape the ambient light sensor to the instrument panel upper trim panel to ensure it does not

fall behind the instrument panel assembly during reinstallation.

10. Remove the right and left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim

Panel Replacement .

11. Remove the instrument panel center support bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Center

Support Bracket Replacement.

12. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal in order

to ensure proper installation.

13. On the right side of the instrument panel.

Disconnect the electrical connections to the instrument panel right electrical center.

Disconnect the electrical connection for the instrument panel inflatable restraint
module.

Disconnect the radio antennas.

Release the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the right side of the instrument
panel.

14. On the left side of the instrument panel.

Disconnect the electrical connections to the instrument panel left electrical center.

Disconnect the ground wires from the upper left cowl panel.

Remove the body wiring harness junction block from its bracket to allow movement in
the body harness.

Release the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the left side 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. 57: View Of Bolts Securing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel To Cowl
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

15. Remove the (4) bolts (1) securing the instrument panel upper trim panel to the cowl.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 58: View Of Bolts Securing Instrument Carrier Support To Cowl
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

16. Remove the (2) bolts (1) securing the instrument carrier support to the cowl.

These bolts are located down inside the instrument panel and can be seen through the
windshield.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 59: View Of Bolts Holding Instrument Panel Assembly To Vehicle
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

17. Remove the (4) bolts (1) releasing the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado