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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Express 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 859493 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove the nuts (2) retaining the I/P extension to HVAC duct.
  5. Remove the screws (3) from the I/P extension.
  6. Remove the I/P extension (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 859493 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P extension (1) to the I/P.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the screws (3).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (3) to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  3. Install the nuts (2) that retain the HVAC duct to the I/P extension.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws (2) to 3 N·m (26 lb in).

  4. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  5. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  6. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.