GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Express 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Defroster Grille Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.

    2. Object Number: 328130 Size: SH
  2. Grasp the instrument panel upper trim panel through the defroster vents.

    3. Pull rearward in order to disengage the retainers.

  3. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel from the vehicle.
  4. Inspect the instrument panel upper trim panel for broken or missing retainers.

    5. Replace the retainers as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 328130 Size: SH
  1. Position the instrument panel upper trim plate to the vehicle.
  2. Align the retainers on the instrument panel upper trim panel with the slots in the instrument panel upper trim pad.

    3. Press the trim panel into place.

  3. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement in Stationary Windows.