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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 498 (INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Installation Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Identifying I/P Carrier
    GM328139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
  2. Install the wiring harness to the I/P carrier as noted in the removal procedure.
    3. Fig 2: Air Ducts To I/P Carrier Bolts
    GM301649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the HVAC air distribution duct to the I/P carrier. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement .
  4. Carefully rotate the I/P carrier up and install the additional components.
    5. CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
  5. Install the bolts that retain the I/P carrier to the vehicle and tighten to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
  6. Install the heater and the A/C control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  7. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  8. Install the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement .
  9. Install the instrument panel SIR module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  11. Install the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  12. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  13. Install the passenger knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  14. Install the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  15. Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  16. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  17. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  18. Install the I/P cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  19. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  20. Install the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  22. Connect the battery negative cable(s). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  23. Refer to Control Module References for programing and set up of the modules and instrument cluster that were removed.
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