2000 Chevy Truck S10/T10 Instrument Panel (I/P) – Carrier Replacement

Download 2000 Chevy Truck S10/T10 P/U 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W Vehicle Level Body and Frame Interior Moulding / Trim Dashboard / Instrument Panel Service and Repair Instrument Panel (I/P) – Carrier Replacement. REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever. 2. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps: CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions. 3. Disconnect the battery negative cable. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Service Precautions. 4. Disable the passenger side SIR system. 5. Remove the left sound insulator. 6. Remove the right instrument panel sound insulator. 7. If the vehicle is equipped with a multiple CD changer located in the center console, remove the center console. 8. Remove the center sound insulator. 9. Remove the lower left instrument panel mounting bolt. 10. Remove and retain the instrument panel storage compartment. 11. Remove the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt. 12. Remove and retain the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles. 13. Use a flat-bladed tool to remove the windshield defroster grille. Retain the windshield defroster grille for use on the replacement IP carrier. 14. If the vehicle is equipped with a sunload sensor, twist the sunload sensor 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to detach it from the windshield defroster grille. Retain the sunload sensor for use on the replacement IP carrier. IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the brown electrical from the BCM before disconnecting the purple electrical connector from the BCM. 15. Disconnect the brown electrical connector from the Body Control Module ( BCM ) . 16. Disconnect the purple electrical connector from the Body Control Module (BCM) . 17. Remove the knee bolster. 18. Remove and retain the instrument panel cluster. 19. Remove and retain the radio. 20. Remove and retain the HVAC control assembly. 21. Remove the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets. 22. Lower the steering column for clearance. Refer to the appropriate procedure: * Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column – Standard * Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column – Tilt IMPORTANT: Label all of the connections in order to avoid improper installation. 23. Remove the top instrument panel screws. 24. Roll the instrument panel down. 25. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed. 26. Remove the fastener that retains the radio antenna cable to the instrument panel. 27. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. 28. If replacing the instrument panel carrier, retain parts for assembly onto the new instrument panel carrier. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. Install retained parts from the original instrument panel. Install the instrument panel to the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. 2. Install the fastener that retains the radio antenna cable to the instrument panel. Tighten Tighten the fastener to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in) . 3. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed. 4. Roll the instrument panel up. 5. Install the top instrument panel screws. Tighten Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in) . 6. Raise the steering column into position. Refer to the appropriate procedure: * Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column – Standard * Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column – Tilt 7. Install the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.