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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Plate Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to cell Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  3. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the center instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 1386605 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 screws retaining the trim plate to the I/P.

    6. Object Number: 1333065 Size: SH
  6. Use a flat-bladed plastic tool to release the retaining clips.
  7. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  8. Remove the I/P trim plate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the trim plate to the I/P

    2. Object Number: 1333065 Size: SH
  2. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  3. Install the I/P trim plate by engaging the retaining clips.

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


    Object Number: 1386605 Size: SH
  4. Install the 2 I/P trim plate fasteners.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Install the center instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  7. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  8. Install the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.