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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Uplander Ext. 🢒 Power and Signal Distribution 🢒 Wiring Systems and Power Management 🢒 Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1536799 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) right side endcap cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  4. Remove the 2 forward screws (1) securing the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly to the I/P carrier.

    5. Object Number: 1536801 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly bracket (2) to the I/P carrier.

    6. Object Number: 1536802 Size: SH
  6. Lower the I/P electrical center bracket and swing the junction block into the stowage compartment area.
  7. Squeeze and release the retaining tabs from the shroud/base in order to release the electrical connector from the I/P wiring harness.
  8. Walk off the I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly from the connector.

    9. Object Number: 1536824 Size: SH

    Important: Re-stage the connectors (2) into the lower I/P accessory wiring junction block assembly base/shroud (1) prior to installing the new I/P wiring harness junction block.

  9. Ensure the main harness is secured into the lower shroud/base.

Installation Procedure
  1. Verify that the harness connectors are securely locked to the retention tabs (3).
  2. Position the connector (1) to the I/P wiring harness junction block.

    3. Object Number: 1536802 Size: SH
  3. Once the connector is aligned, carefully squeeze the connector to the base until both outer locking tabs are secure.
  4. Repeat step 3 for the additional connectors.

    5. Object Number: 1536801 Size: SH
  5. Position the I/P wiring harness junction block bracket (2) back to the I/P carrier bracket studs.

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

  6. Install the nuts (1).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1536799 Size: SH
  7. Secure the 2 screws (1) at the I/P endcap.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  9. Install the I/P right side end cap cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  10. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  11. Perform the power sliding door re-initialization procedure. Refer to Rear Side Door Actuator Control Module Programming and Setup .