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Instrument Panel Gap Appearance (Remove Tape)

Subject:Instrument Panel Gap Appearance (Remove Tape)

Models:2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala



Condition


Object Number: 1546044  Size: SH

Some customers may comment that the anti- friction tape has come loose from the instrument panel trim face and looks like the dash has a larger gap than normal. Refer to the illustration above for location.

Cause

The anti- friction tape may have come loose from the trim plate.

Correction


Object Number: 1546045  Size: MF

Remove the instrument panel trim plate. DO NOT remove or cut the tape while the trim is attached to the dash. Refer to trim plate replacement document ID #774265. Loosen the tape from the top and cut the top edge of the tape off; do not remove the tape on the back of the trim. Refer to the illustration above.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

C2362

Panel, Instrument Panel R&R

Use Published Labor Time Operation