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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Engine Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 859479 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel lower extension, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Replacement .
  3. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Release the engine cover retainers (1, 3).

    6. Important: Remove the cover by pulling directly rearward to avoid contact between the cover and the engine components beneath the cover.

  6. Remove the engine cover from the vehicle (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 859479 Size: SH

    Important: 

       • Ensure that the engine cover sealing strip is properly seated between the engine cover and the vehicle.
       • Install the cover by pushing directly forward until the seal is properly seated to avoid contact between the cover and the engine components beneath the cover.

  1. Install the engine cover to the vehicle (2).
  2. Install the engine cover retainers (1, 3).
  3. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Install the instrument panel lower extension, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
  6. Install the front passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .