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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Colorado Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

    3. Object Number: 1355862 Size: SH
  3. Remove the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.

    4. Object Number: 1355857 Size: SH
  4. Remove the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).

    5. Object Number: 1276405 Size: SH
  5. Remove the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.

    6. Object Number: 1355854 Size: SH
  6. Remove the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).

    7. Object Number: 1355858 Size: SH
  7. Located near the radio, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    8. Object Number: 1356145 Size: SH
  8. Located near the HVAC blower motor, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    9. Object Number: 1355861 Size: SH
  9. Located near the OnStar® module, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.

    10. Object Number: 1355848 Size: SH
  10. Remove the left courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.
  11. Partially remove the I/P carrier from the bulkhead.

    12. Object Number: 1355866 Size: SH
  12. Remove the right courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.

    13. Object Number: 1355864 Size: SH
  13. Located near the steering column electrical connector, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
  14. If equipped with OnStar®, disconnect the connectors from the module.
  15. If replacing the I/P carrier, remove the OnStar® module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communications.

    16. Object Number: 1355865 Size: SH
  16. Remove the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) from the I/P carrier.

    17. Object Number: 1245594 Size: SH
  17. Position the I/P wire harness in order to remove the I/P carrier.
  18. Position the HVAC control assembly cables in order to remove the I/P carrier.

    19. Object Number: 1245584 Size: SH
  19. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.
  2. Position the HVAC control assembly cables through the I/P carrier.

    3. Object Number: 1245594 Size: SH
  3. Position the I/P wire harness on the I/P carrier.

    4. Object Number: 1355865 Size: SH
  4. Install the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) to the I/P carrier.

    5. Object Number: 1355864 Size: SH
  5. If equipped with OnStar®, connect the connectors to the module.
  6. If replacing the I/P carrier, install the OnStar® module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement in Cellular Communications.
  7. Located near the steering column electrical connector, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    8. Object Number: 1355866 Size: SH
  8. Install the right courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.
  9. Install the I/P carrier to the bulkhead.

    10. Object Number: 1355848 Size: SH
  10. Install the left courtesy lamp (1) to the I/P carrier.

    11. Object Number: 1355861 Size: SH
  11. Located near the OnStar® module, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    12. Object Number: 1356145 Size: SH
  12. Located near the HVAC blower motor, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    13. Object Number: 1355858 Size: SH
  13. Located near the radio, install the I/P harness retainer (1) to the I/P carrier.

    14. Object Number: 1276405 Size: SH
  14. Partially install the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.

    15. Object Number: 1355854 Size: SH
  15. Partially install the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).

    16. Object Number: 1355857 Size: SH
  16. Partially install the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).

    17. Object Number: 1355862 Size: SH
  17. Partially install the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.

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

  18. Install the 2 center carrier retaining bolts.

    19. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  19. Install the remaining carrier retaining bolts.

    20. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (177 lb in).

  20. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  21. Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .