How do you remove the dash on your 1996 Silverado 1500?

Answer 1

first you position the tilt steering all the way down, then take some silicone lube and place it over/on the rubber that covers the gear shifter where it meets the steering columb. Next gently pry the left side of the dash bezel where the seem is that surrounds the entire dash. then gently pull it out. The snaps will come off easily. so this for the entire circumferrence of the bezel. Then open the drink holder all the way ( this allows rthe extra room that you will need ( we are talking about 1 cm.) Then work the bezel forward gently, this is where it will come into contact with the lubed up rubber fron the shift lever,Now you will have to use a small straight screwdriver to disconnect the headlight connection on the left side of the bezel, by prying the tabs inward this will allow you to pull the connection apart.,you may also have to put a bit of pressure on the steering wheel to push it downwards a bit. Once this is done you will need a 7mm 6point socket on a flex shaft nut driver to remove the four screw that hold the dash to its mounts. Now pull the panel foreward to the steering wheel. this will disconnect the plug in circuit board. Next remove the rubber end on the odometer reset by just pulling it straight off. Now you have to manouveur the bottom of the dash forward and to the left this takes a bit of work,, but be gentle and slow and it will come out, remember that your new one will have to be replaced the same way. So as yoou do not loos the 4- 7mm screws when repklacing them place a small bit of paper ( I use the cardboard from paper matchs so as the screws are held firmly in place once you put them into the socket.)