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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000CAB & CHASSIS K2500, 7.4 J, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 660 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES & CONSOLE)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - CONSOLEINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis K2500, 7.4 J, Automatic

Installation Procedure

2000 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis K2500, 7.4 J, AutomaticSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Ensure the protective tape is still in place.

    Important:  DO NOT allow the SHARP edges of the trim to come in contact with the soft vinyl trim on the console.

  2. Position the trim plate to the console.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Engage the retainer clips.
    1. 4.1. Use one hand to carefully push the left hand side of the console away from the trim plate.
    2. 4.2. Use the other hand to grasp the left hand side of the trim plate through the chrome ring.
    3. 4.3. Align the retainer clips on the left side of the trim plate to the openings in the console.
    4. 4.4. Repeat steps 4.1 - 4.3 for the right side.
    Fig 1: Installing Console Trim Plate Screws
    G01803138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply even downward pressure on the trim plate (2) to engage the retaining clips. DO NOT USE FORCE!
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the screws (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 in lbs).

  7. Install the center IP trim plate. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - IP Center  .
  8. Remove the protective tape.
  9. Install the shift lever knob.
  10. Shift the vehicle into park.
  11. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
  12. Disengage the parking brake.
RENDER: 1.0x

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