Removal Procedure

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country, 5.3L Eng VIN D, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. GM5902090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    When removing, handling or installing this component wear protective gloves. The sharp edges on the component may be very sharp and may cause injury.

    Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  2. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
  3. GM5902967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Starting from the rear, use a plastic trim tool to release the retainers securing the front floor console applique (1) on both sides of the front floor console.

  4. GM5902968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Pull the front floor console applique (1) rearward to clear the integral tabs out on both sides of the instrument panel lower trim panel.

  5. GM5903195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Open the instrument panel compartment door for better access to the retaining clips.

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove

  6. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  7. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (2) - Remove
  8. GM5902523Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.

    Pull away from the front side door weatherstrip to remove the instrument panel fuse block access hole cover (1).

  9. GM5902525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  10. NOTE:

    Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.

  11. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (2) - Remove
  12. GM5902526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove

  13. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  14. Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (2) - Remove
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    Unclip the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.

  16. Disconnect the electrical connector for the driver monitoring camera.
  17. Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Reposition
  18. GM5903427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove

  19. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  20. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  21. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) - Remove
  22. GM5903488Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) - Remove

  23. GM5911090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Driver Monitoring Camera (1) - Remove

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.