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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Manual 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
  7. Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  13. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  15. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    17. If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  17. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.

    18. Object Number: 1297191 Size: SH
  18. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.

    19. Object Number: 1245399 Size: SH
  19. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
  20. Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

    21. Object Number: 1348209 Size: SH
  21. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.

    22. Object Number: 1348208 Size: SH
  22. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
  23. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

    24. Object Number: 1348214 Size: SH
  24. Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
  25. Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement in Entertainment.
  26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.

    27. Object Number: 1348207 Size: SH
  27. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

    28. Object Number: 1408365 Size: SH
  28. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.

    29. Object Number: 1348206 Size: SH
  29. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
  30. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

    31. Object Number: 1348210 Size: SH
  31. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
  32. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.

    33. Object Number: 1348212 Size: SH
  33. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
  34. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.

    35. Object Number: 1348202 Size: SH
  35. Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.

    36. Object Number: 1348204 Size: SH
  36. Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.

    37. Object Number: 1348205 Size: SH
  37. Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.

    38. Object Number: 1348199 Size: SH
  38. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
  39. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1348199 Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
  2. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

    3. Object Number: 1348205 Size: SH
  3. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

    4. Object Number: 1348204 Size: SH
  4. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.

    5. Object Number: 1348202 Size: SH
  5. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
  6. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
  7. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.

    8. Object Number: 1348210 Size: SH
  8. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.

    9. Object Number: 1348212 Size: SH
  9. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.

    10. 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.


    Object Number: 1245399 Size: SH
  10. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  11. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348206 Size: SH
  12. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
  13. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

    14. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348207 Size: SH
  14. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).


    Object Number: 1408365 Size: SH
  15. Install the end cap screw.

    16. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348214 Size: SH
  16. Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.

    17. Object Number: 1348208 Size: SH
  17. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.

    18. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  18. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

    19. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1348209 Size: SH
  19. Install the screw located behind the IPC.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 1297191 Size: SH
  20. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
  21. Install the DRL sensor to the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  22. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    23. If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  23. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  24. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  25. Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  28. Install the IPM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  29. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement in Entertainment.
  30. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  31. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  33. Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  34. Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  35. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  36. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side in Interior Trim.
  37. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
  38. Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
  39. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.