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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Blazer - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 303364 Size: SH
  1. Remove the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  3. Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel accessory trim plate to the instrument panel.
  4. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate by releasing the retaining clips.
  5. Position the instrument panel accessory trim plate in order to remove the control switches.
    6. • Remove the selectable 4WD switch, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement or Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement in Transfer Case.
    • Remove the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement in SIR.
    • Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 303364 Size: SH
  1. Position the instrument panel accessory trim plate in order to install the control switches.
    2. • Install the selectable 4WD switch, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement or Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement in Transfer Case.
    • Install the inflatable restraint IP module switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement in SIR.
    • Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  2. Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate clips to the instrument panel.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the screws that retain the instrument panel accessory trim plate to the instrument panel.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  4. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  5. Install the left instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .