How to Replace Instrument Panel 1988-98 GMC K1500
Created on: 2017-02-21
How to replace a broken or damaged instrument panel to the 96 GMC Sierra K1500
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step 1 :Removing the Dash Panel
- Tilt the steering column to the lowest position
- Turn the key to the run position
- Put the gear selector in the lower position
- Pull out the dash panel
- Disconnect the electrical connectors
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step 2 :Removing the Instrument Panel
- Remove the four 7mm screws on the instrument panel
- Pull the instrument cluster forward
- Remove it
- Turn the socket counterclockwise
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step 3 :Installing the Instrument Panel
- Insert the panel into place
- Tighten the four 7mm screws to the instrument panel
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step 4 :Installing the Dash Panel
- Connect the electrical connectors
- Press the dash into place
Tools needed
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Flat Blade Screwdriver
No Tools Needed
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Tilt your steering column to the lowest position. Turn the key to the run position, and our battery is disconnected, this will work either way. Put your foot on the brake and put the gear selector in the lowest position. You can then simply put your fingers behind the dash panel, and carefully go around. Open the cup holder a little to get that clip out, and pop all the clips out. You have to kind of scooch it forward, and then pop that rear panel over the instrument cluster up, so you can move it around a little. We'll then disconnect all of the electrical connectors behind our dash. Now this connector is a little tricky, you have this little There on the top of the pushbutton. That needs to be depressed to just the right level, sneak it under, and it's almost easier to just use a flat blade screwdriver, pry it down and back. You can then push down and release the connector from the four-wheel drive selector buttons. Flip the panel out, and release the headlight switch connector as well. You can now remove the entire dash panel from the vehicle.
Remove the four screws on the instrument panel. There are two on each side. One on the top, and one on the bottom. There's also one behind this wire harness here. You need to push that out of the way to access it. Remove the bolts with a 7 millimeter socket and socket extension. Carefully pull the instrument cluster forward. There should be enough slack on there for you to get it by. You may have to push down your hazard switch, and remove it from the vehicle.
Lay your instrument cluster back into the dash. Line up the connector in the back and slide it into place. Using your socket, ratchet, and extension, reinstall the four 7-millimeter screws. Reconnect the electrical connectors. Don't forget to do the headlight switch on the other side. line the dash back up, and pop all of the retainers back into place. Remember to pull the cup holder out because of that lip. And you're good to go.
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