Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Plate Replacement - Upper

Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the right instrument panel (IP) fuse block access hole cover.
2. Remove the screw from the right end of the IP upper trim plate.




3. Adjust the IP cluster trim plate in order to access the screw at the left end of the IP upper trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Impala) Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Monte Carlo).
4. Remove the screw at the left end of the IP upper trim plate
5. Remove the IP lower trim plate.




6. Remove the screw from the lower right end of the IP upper trim plate.




7. Start at the upper right and center of the trim plate. Pull rearward and work to the left in order to release the retainers. Remove the IP upper trim plate from the IP lower trim panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the IP upper trim plate retainers to the slots in the instrument panel (IP) lower trim panel. Press the trim plate into place until fully seated.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the screw to the lower right end of the IP upper trim plate.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

3. Install the IP lower trim plate.




4. Install the screw to the left end of the IP upper trim plate.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the IP cluster trim plate.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the screw to the right end of the IP upper trim plate.

Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the right IP fuse block access hole cover.