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Chevrolet Trax: Instrument panel assembly replacement (encore)

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Instrument Panel and Console Trim / Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Repair instructions / Instrument panel assembly replacement (encore)

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

Fig. 64: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Fig. 64: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly

  1. Remove both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 65: Front Floor Console
Fig. 65: Front Floor Console

  1. Remove the front floor console (3). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 66: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
Fig. 66: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray

  1. Remove the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 67: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Fig. 67: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover

  1. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 68: Radio
Fig. 68: Radio

  1. Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 69: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
Fig. 69: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique

  1. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 70: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Fig. 70: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket

  1. Remove the UAG instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG)

Fig. 71: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Fig. 71: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket

  1. Remove the UDN instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN)

Fig. 72: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
Fig. 72: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment

  1. Remove the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 73: Instrument Panel Compartment
Fig. 73: Instrument Panel Compartment

  1. Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.

Fig. 74: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet
Fig. 74: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet

  1. Remove the instrument panel center air outlet (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 75: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
Fig. 75: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet

  1. Remove the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
  2. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico, N40) , Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1)

Fig. 76: Instrument Cluster
Fig. 76: Instrument Cluster

  1. Remove the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 77: Headlamp Switch
Fig. 77: Headlamp Switch

  1. Remove the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 78: Instrument Panel Bolts
Fig. 78: Instrument Panel Bolts

  1. Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).

Fig. 79: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
Fig. 79: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts

  1. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts (1).
  2. Remove the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2).

Fig. 80: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly
Fig. 80: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly

  1. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness assembly, to ensure proper reinstallation.
  2. Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical harness assembly to the instrument panel and position out of the way.
  3. With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) rearward and upward from the tie bar assembly.
  4. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  5. Transfer all necessary components.

Installation Procedure

Fig. 81: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly
Fig. 81: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly

  1. With the aid of an assistant, load the instrument panel (1) to the instrument panel tie bar to the locator pins.
  2. Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness into the vehicle position as was noted in the removal and connect the fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the instrument carrier.

Fig. 82: Instrument Panel Bolts
Fig. 82: Instrument Panel Bolts

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

  1. Install the instrument panel bolts (1).

Fig. 83: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
Fig. 83: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts

  1. Install the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  2. Install the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

Fig. 84: Headlamp Switch
Fig. 84: Headlamp Switch

  1. Install the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 85: Instrument Cluster
Fig. 85: Instrument Cluster

  1. Install the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Encore) .
  2. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico, N40) , Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .

Fig. 86: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet
Fig. 86: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet

  1. Install the instrument panel center air outlet (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 87: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
Fig. 87: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet

  1. Install the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 88: Instrument Panel Compartment
Fig. 88: Instrument Panel Compartment

  1. Install the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Fig. 89: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
Fig. 89: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment

  1. Install the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 90: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Fig. 90: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket

  1. Install the UDN instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN)

Fig. 91: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Fig. 91: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket

  1. Install the UAG instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG)

Fig. 92: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
Fig. 92: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique

  1. Install the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 93: Radio
Fig. 93: Radio

  1. Install the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .

Fig. 94: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Fig. 94: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover

  1. Install the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 95: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
Fig. 95: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray

  1. Install the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 96: Front Floor Console
Fig. 96: Front Floor Console

  1. Install the front floor console (3). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore).

Fig. 97: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
Fig. 97: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly

  1. Install both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore) .
  2. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

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