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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
  2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

    3. Object Number: 1355862 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.

    4. Object Number: 1355857 Size: SH
  4. Remove the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).

    5. Object Number: 1276405 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.

    6. Object Number: 1355854 Size: SH
  6. Remove the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).

    7. Object Number: 1355858 Size: SH
  7. Located near the radio, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    8. Object Number: 1356145 Size: SH
  8. Located near the HVAC blower motor, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    9. Object Number: 1355861 Size: SH
  9. Located near the OnStar® module, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    10. Object Number: 1355848 Size: SH
  10. Remove the left courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.
  11. Partially remove the I/P carrier from the bulkhead.

    12. Object Number: 1355866 Size: SH
  12. Remove the right courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.

    13. Object Number: 1355864 Size: SH
  13. Located near the steering column electrical connector, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
  14. If equipped with OnStar®, disconnect the connectors from the module.
  15. If replacing the I/P carrier, remove the OnStar® module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement.

    16. Object Number: 1355865 Size: SH
  16. Remove the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) from the I/P carrier.

    17. Object Number: 1245594 Size: SH
  17. Position the I/P wire harness in order to remove the I/P carrier.
  18. Position the HVAC control assembly cables in order to remove the I/P carrier.

    19. Object Number: 1245584 Size: SH
  19. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.
  2. Position the HVAC control assembly cables through the I/P carrier.

    3. Object Number: 1245594 Size: SH
  3. Position the I/P wire harness on the I/P carrier.

    4. Object Number: 1355865 Size: SH
  4. Install the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) to the I/P carrier.

    5. Object Number: 1355864 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with OnStar®, connect the connectors to the module.
  6. If replacing the I/P carrier, install the OnStar® module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement.
  7. Located near the steering column electrical connector, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    8. Object Number: 1355866 Size: SH
  8. Install the right courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.
  9. Install the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.

    10. Object Number: 1355848 Size: SH
  10. Install the left courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.

    11. Object Number: 1355861 Size: SH
  11. Located near the OnStar® module, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    12. Object Number: 1356145 Size: SH
  12. Located near the HVAC blower motor, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    13. Object Number: 1355858 Size: SH
  13. Located near the radio, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    14. Object Number: 1276405 Size: SH
  14. Partially install the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.

    15. Object Number: 1355854 Size: SH
  15. Partially install the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).

    16. Object Number: 1355857 Size: SH
  16. Partially install the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).

    17. Object Number: 1355862 Size: SH
  17. Partially install the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.

    18. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  18. Install the 2 center carrier retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  19. Install the remaining carrier retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (177 lb in).
  20. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  21. Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.