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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Remove the I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the passenger side air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  8. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Automatic or HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  9. Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .
  10. Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  11. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  12. Remove the CIM, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  13. Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement in Data Link Communications.
  14. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  15. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. Remove both front window air duct from the I/P assembly.
  17. Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .

    18. Object Number: 394655 Size: SH
  18. Remove the I/P assembly retaining nuts (4) and bolts (3).
  19. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
  20. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.

    21. Object Number: 348641 Size: SH
  21. Remove the I/P upper brackets.
  22. Disconnect all the electrical connectors from the wiring harness junction block. Refer to Body Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
  23. Remove the transfer case control module from the bracket, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case NV6 246 - NP8.
  24. Remove the antenna cable from the cross car duct.
  25. Remove the cross car duct. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  26. Remove the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
  27. Separate the I/P harness from the carrier.

    28. Do not remove the I/P harness from the vehicle.


    Object Number: 892882 Size: SH
  28. If replacing the HVAC module, remove the right side of the carrier from the vehicle to gain access to the module.

    29. Object Number: 540359 Size: SH
  29. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

    30. Object Number: 397332 Size: SH

    Important: Remove all of the parts of the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle as a unit.

  30. Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.

    31. Object Number: 397335 Size: SH
  31. Remove the I/P carrier retaining bolts.

    32. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.


    Object Number: 397334 Size: SH
  32. Remove the I/P carrier top bolts (1).

    33. Object Number: 499360 Size: SH
  33. Remove the I/P carrier (1) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 499360 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P carrier (1) in the vehicle.

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


    Object Number: 397334 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P carrier top bolts (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 397335 Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P carrier retaining bolts.

    4. The left side is shown, the right is similar.

    Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 397332 Size: SH
  4. Install the I/P center support bracket bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 540359 Size: SH
  5. Install the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).

    6. Object Number: 892882 Size: SH
  6. Install the right side of the carrier to the vehicle, if the HVAC module was removed.
  7. Install the retaining bolts.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  8. Attach the I/P harness to the carrier.
  9. Install the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to in Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement in Entertainment.
  10. Install the cross car duct. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  11. Install the antenna cable to the cross car duct.
  12. Install the transfer case control module to the bracket, if equipped. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case NV6 246 - NP8.
  13. Connect all of the electrical connectors to the wiring harness junction block. Refer to Body Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.

    14. Object Number: 348641 Size: SH
  14. Install the I/P upper brackets.

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

  15. Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.

    16. Object Number: 394655 Size: SH
  16. Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).

    17. Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.

    Tighten
    Tighten the retaining bolts and nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  17. Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.
  18. Install the harness to the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .
  19. Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
  20. Install the I/P cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  21. Install the park brake release lever to the I/P. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  22. Install the data link connector to the I/P. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement in Data Link Communications.
  23. Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.
  24. Install the CIM, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communication.
  25. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  26. Install the left air louver housing. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  27. Install the accessory switch housing. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .
  28. Install the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Automatic or HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  29. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  30. Install the passenger side airbag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  31. Install the lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  32. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  33. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  34. Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement .
  35. Install the I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .