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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2007 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the instrument panel passenger knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  6. Remove the instrument panel assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 823126 Size: SH
  7. Remove the bolts that retain the instrument panel upper trim pad to the instrument panel carrier.
  8. Remove the nuts that retain the left outside duct to the instrument panel upper trim pad.
  9. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad from the instrument panel carrier.
  10. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 823126 Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel upper trim pad to the vehicle.
  2. Position the instrument panel upper trim pad to the instrument panel carrier.

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

  3. Install the bolts that retain the instrument panel upper trim pad to the instrument panel carrier.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  4. Install the nuts that retain the air duct to the instrument panel upper trim pad.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the instrument panel assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .
  6. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  7. Install the instrument panel passenger knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  8. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement .
  10. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .