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Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Manual - part 2414
Fig. 64: View Of Bolts Securing Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel To Cowl
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5. Install the (4) bolts (1) securing the instrument panel upper trim panel to the cowl.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
6. On the left side of the instrument panel.
Connect the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the left side of the instrument
panel.
Install the body wiring harness junction block into its bracket.
Connect the ground wires to the upper left cowl panel.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Connect the electrical connections to the instrument panel left electrical center.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
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7. On the right side of the instrument panel.
Connect the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the right side of the
instrument panel.
Connect the radio antennas.
Connect the electrical connection for the instrument panel inflatable restraint module.
Connect the electrical connections to the instrument panel right electrical center.
8. Install the instrument panel center support bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
Support Bracket Replacement.
9. Install the right and left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim
Panel Replacement .
10. 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).
11. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish
Molding Replacement .
12. Install 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).
13. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (with RPO
SLT) or Front Floor Console Replacement (without RPO SLT).
14. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Single Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Auxiliary Battery) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and
Connection (w/Dual Batteries) .
15. Install the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket .
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
Fig. 65: View Of Upper Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt, Nut & Steering Column
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16. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.
Tighten: Tighten the nut and bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
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Fig. 66: Identifying J 42640
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17. Remove the anti-rotation pin J 42640 from the steering column.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER REPLACEMENT
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis
Silverado, Sierra & Silverado
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