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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 859491 Size: SH
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel nuts (2).
  4. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  5. Move the shift lever to the first gear position.
  6. Pull on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate bezel (1) in order to disengage the retainers.

    7. Pull in the following sequence in order to disengage the retainers.

    6.1. Pull on the bottom.
    6.2. Pull at the left corner.
    6.3. Pull at the right corner.
    6.4. Pull at the top.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches and power ports mounted on the IPC trim plate bezel (1).
  8. Remove the IPC trim plate bezel (1) from the vehicle.
  9. Inspect the IPC trim plate bezel (1) for broken or missing retainers.

    10. Replace the retainers as necessary.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 859491 Size: SH
  1. Align the trim plate bezel to the instrument panel (I/P) (1).
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the switches and power ports mounted to the IPC trim plate bezel (1).
  3. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
  5. Press the IPC trim plate bezel (1) towards the I/P in order to engage the retainers.

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

  6. Install the IPC trim plate bezel nuts (2).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts (2) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  7. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
  8. Release the parking brake.