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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2400
Fig. 13: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. If equipped, remove the console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Front Floor Console Replacement (without
RPO SLT).
3. Remove the instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator
Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement
(without RPO SLT).
4. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish
Molding Replacement .
5. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. 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)
.
6. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable
Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
7. 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).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
8. Remove the instrument panel left and center air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side (without RPO SLT) or Instrument
Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side (with RPO SLT) and
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (without RPO SLT) or
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (With RPO SLT) .
9. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Storage Compartment Replacement.
10. Remove the instrument panel compartment closeout. Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (without RPO SLT) or
Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (with RPO
SLT).
11. Remove the instrument panel upper storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel
Storage Compartment Replacement.
12. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Non
Hybrid) .
13. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel
Lower Center Trim Replacement.
14. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
15. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module
Replacement .
16. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement (without RPO SLT) or
Radio Replacement (with RPO SLT) .
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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel to Defroster Duct Screw (Qty: 2)
Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice .
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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 7)
Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)
3
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 10)
Tighten: 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Tip:
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 REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO SLT)
Fig. 14: View Of Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Assembly & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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1. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to
removal of the instrument panel upper trim panel assembly to ensure
proper reinstallation.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument panel upper trim panel
assembly.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel upper trim panel
assembly from the vehicle.
4. If replacing the instrument panel upper trim panel assembly, transfer all
necessary components.
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish
Molding Replacement .
3. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. 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).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
4. Remove the radio front speaker, if equipped. Refer to Radio Front Speaker
Replacement .
5. 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).
6. Remove the left instrument panel air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air
Outlet Replacement - Left Side (without RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel Outer
Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side (with RPO SLT) .
7. Remove the headlamp switch bezel assembly. Refer to Headlamp Switch Bezel
Replacement (with RPO SLT).
8. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (without RPO SLT) .
9. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Non
Hybrid) .
10. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
Trim Panel Replacement (with RPO SLT).
11. Remove the instrument panel accessory switch assembly. Refer to Accessory Switch
Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Accessory Switch Replacement (without RPO
SLT) .
12. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module
Replacement .
13. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (without RPO SLT) or Radio
Replacement (with RPO SLT) .
14. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint. Refer to Inflatable Restraint
Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
15. Remove the right instrument panel air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air
Outlet Replacement - Right Side (without RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side (with RPO SLT) .
16. Remove the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment Door Replacement (with RPO SLT).
17. Remove the instrument panel access hole cover panel. Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (without RPO SLT) or
Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (with RPO
SLT).
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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 4)
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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