Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center. Chevrolet Blazer

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Blazer - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center

Removal Procedure

Remove the center console from the vehicle if equipped with RPO code YC7 (GMC Envoy). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the following components:

•	The knee bolster

•	The instrument panel

•	The heater assembly

•	The floor duct

Remove the instrument panel sound insulator from the vehicle.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the accessory power outlet (if equipped).

Installation Procedure

Connect the electrical connector to the accessory power outlet (if equipped).

Install the instrument panel sound insulator to the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the following components:

•	The knee bolster

•	The instrument panel

•	The floor duct.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

Install the screw that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the heater assembly.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

Install the center console to the vehicle if equipped with RPO code YC7 (GMC Envoy). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .