Instrument Panel Cluster: Removal

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana, 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express, 2001 GMC Savana, and 2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set parking brake. Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove instrument panel cluster trim plate from instrument panel. See Fig 1 . Tilt the steering column fully down, if equipped. Remove the screws (2) that retain the instrument cluster to the instrument panel carrier. See Fig 2 . Remove the instrument cluster from vehicle.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate
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