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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 GMC Suburban - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  2. Remove the knee bolster reinforcement.
  3. Remove the knee deflector bracket.
  4. Remove the tubular tie bar from under the steering column.
  5. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.

    6. Object Number: 277093 Size: SH
  6. Remove the IP storage compartment door.

    7. Object Number: 277090 Size: SH
  7. Remove the 2 bolts from the PSIR bracket.

    8. Object Number: 277086 Size: SH
  8. Remove the left and the right lower instrument panel pivot bolts.

    9. Object Number: 277087 Size: SH
  9. Remove the center support screw.
  10. Pivot the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure
  1. Pivot the instrument panel forward.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the 3 upper IP to dash screws.

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


    Object Number: 277086 Size: SH
  3. Install the left and the right lower instrument panel pivot bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  4. Install the two PSIR bracket bolts through the IP storage compartment opening.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).


    Object Number: 277087 Size: SH
  5. Install the center support screw.
  6. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.
  7. Install the tubular tie bar under steering column.
  8. Install the knee deflector bracket.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the knee deflector bracket bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  9. Install the knee bolster reinforcement.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

  10. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

    11. Object Number: 277093 Size: SH
  11. Install the IP storage compartment door.