The dashboard on the Chevy Silverado may need to be removed for replacement due to wear and tear or to work on the wiring underneath it. The dashboard in this type of truck consists of several trim panels connected to one large upper trim pad. The exact specifications of the dashboard depend on the year of the Silverado, but certain pieces generally must be removed before others.
Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent electrical damage and injury while working with the dashboard.
Remove the fuse cover on the left side of the dashboard. You should need no tools to remove this cover. Remove the airbag fuse from within the fuse box if the Silverado has airbags. Wait a few minutes for the power in the airbags to dissipate.
Remove the instrument bezel that includes the speedometer and other instruments by gently pulling on it and disconnecting it.
Remove the screws on the knee bolster and pull the bolster out of the Silverado. Disconnect the airbag electrical connector from within the steering column. Gently pull the air vents out of the dashboard.
Remove the screws in the bottom of the glove box and gently pull it out of the truck.
Remove the Silverado's stereo. This may involve disconnecting the mounting clips or using a wrench to remove the mounting bolts, depending on when the truck was built. Disconnect all wiring and pull the stereo out of the vehicle.
Remove the instrument panel by disconnecting the screws and electrical connections and pulling it out. Do the same with the heating and air conditioning element.
Remove the screws from the bottom of the center console and take it out of the vehicle.
Unscrew the lower dash and remove the trim. Remove any remaining screws on the dashboard. Use a trim tool to remove the windshield area of the dashboard in the Silverado. Disconnect all remaining electrical connections before pulling the rest of the dash out of the vehicle.
