Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2407

INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL WITH WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER NOZZLE
GRILLE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT)

Fig. 40: View Of Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel & Retainer Clips
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to

removal of the instrument panel lower trim panel assembly to ensure
proper reinstallation.

2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument panel lower trim panel

assembly.

3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel lower trim panel

assembly from the vehicle.

4. If replacing the instrument panel lower trim panel assembly, transfer all

necessary components.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL WITH WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER NOZZLE
GRILLE REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT)

Fig. 41: View Of Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle
& Clips
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish
Molding Replacement .

1

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
Tip:

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

2. If replacing the instrument panel upper trim panel, transfer all necessary

components.

2

Retainer Clip (Qty: 7)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET REPLACEMENT

Fig. 42: View Of Instrument Panel Lower Center Support Bracket & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding
Replacement .

1

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
Tip: Disconnect the electrical connections.

2

Retainer Clips (Qty: 7)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the instrument panel center lower support bracket bezel. Refer to Instrument
Panel Lower Brace Bezel Replacement.

Instrument Panel Lower Center Support Bracket Bolt (Qty: 3)

NOTE:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

INSTRUMENT PANEL SERVICE POSITIONING (WITHOUT SLT)

Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin. See Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

Fig. 43: Identifying J 42640

1

Tighten: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Instrument Panel Lower Center Support Bracket

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

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

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado