Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (GMC)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the center lower closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement (GMC/Chevrolet) (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the lower trim plate retaining screws.
4. Starting at the bottom of the trim plate, release the 2 lower retaining clips and the 2 intermediate retaining clips.
5. Release the 3 upper retaining clips.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
7. If replacing the trim plate, perform the following steps:

1. If equipped, remove the transfer case shift control switch. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (GMC, Buick) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the rear windshield wiper switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. If equipped, remove the cigar lighter and 12-volt power supply. Refer to 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement).

Installation Procedure

1. If installing a new trim plate, perform the following steps:

1. If equipped, install the cigar lighter or 12-volt power supply outlets. Refer to 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement (12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement).
2. Install the rear windshield wiper switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. If equipped, install the transfer case shift control switch. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Replacement (GMC, Buick) (Service and Repair).




2. Connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
3. Install the trim plate to the IP. Ensure that all of the retaining clips are properly seated.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the lower trim plate retaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

5. Install the center closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement (GMC/Chevrolet) (Service and Repair).
6. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).