Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar .
- Remove the door sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front or Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear .
- Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
- Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (w/Console Mounting Bracket) or Console Replacement (w/o Console Mounting Bracket) .
- Remove the center seat, if equipped. Refer to Seat Replacement - Center in Seats.
- Remove the rear seat. Refer to Seat Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab w/4th Door) , Seat Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab) or Seat Replacement - Rear (60/40 Split) in Seats.
- Remove the jack assembly.
- Remove the energy storage box. Refer to Energy Storage Box (ESB) Carrier Replacement (5.3L Engine w/RPO HP2) in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Regular Cab) , Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Extended Cab) or Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Crew Cab) .
- Remove the lower bolt from the instrument panel (I/P) support post. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
- Remove the carpet from the vehicle.