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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body 🢒 Interior Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the left and right instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  4. Move the steering wheel to the full down position.

    5. Object Number: 1384741 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 5 fasteners from the center trim panel.

    6. Object Number: 1344599 Size: SH
  6. Release the retaining clips from the center trim panel.

    7. Object Number: 1381383 Size: SH
  7. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) seal from the IPC.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1381383 Size: SH
  1. Install the IPC seal to the IPC.

    2. Object Number: 1344599 Size: SH
  2. Engage the retaining clips from the center trim panel to the I/P retainer.

    3. Object Number: 1384741 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the 5 fasteners from the center trim panel.

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

  4. Reposition the steering wheel to the preferred position.
  5. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  6. Install the left and right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.