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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2008 🢒 TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.

    2. Object Number: 328137 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel compartment to the instrument panel carrier.
  3. Remove the instrument panel compartment from the instrument panel carrier.
  4. Remove the instrument panel compartment from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 328137 Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel compartment to the vehicle.
  2. Install the instrument panel compartment to the instrument panel carrier.

    3. 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 screws that retain the instrument panel compartment to the instrument panel carrier.

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

  4. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.