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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  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 .
  4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  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 .
  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 .
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  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 .

    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 .
  26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

    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: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    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 .
  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 .
  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 .
  29. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
  30. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  31. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  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 .
  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 .
  37. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  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 .