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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 636341 Size: SH
  1. Open the instrument panel (IP) passenger compartment door.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the IP compartment lamp switch.
  3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.

    4. Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out; use a suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.

  4. Remove the IP compartment lower retaining bolts.
  5. Remove the IP compartment side and upper retaining screws.

    6. Object Number: 636321 Size: SH
  6. Slowly remove the IP compartment from the IP just enough to disconnect the wiring harness connector (2) from the inflatable restraint module switch (3) (if equipped).
  7. Remove the IP compartment from the IP.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 636321 Size: SH
  1. Connect the wiring harness connector (2) to the inflatable restraint IP module switch (3) connector (if equipped).

    2. Object Number: 636341 Size: SH
  2. Install the IP compartment to the IP.
  3. Loosely install the screw which retains the side of the IP compartment, in order to align the nut on the passenger SIR bracket.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the IP compartment upper retaining screw.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the IP compartment upper retaining screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  5. Install the IP compartment lower retaining bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the IP compartment lower retaining bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 174192 Size: SH
  6. Align and hold the IP compartment to the IP, then tighten the IP compartment side retaining screw.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the IP compartment side retaining screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  7. Install the trim plugs to the IP compartment door.
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the IP compartment lamp switch.
  9. Close the IP passenger compartment door.