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88GMCtruck
06-25-2008, 12:55 PM
Another dislike of mine is the waste of space next to the passenger cutoff switch. On the crew cab trucks there is a neat little dash pocket there, which conveniently holds things! Now seeing as I don't have kids and don't regularly need to turn the airbag off, I decided to relocate the switch.

Parts:
IP Compartment Right GM Part # 15207926: ~$25
Zip Ties

Here is the dash switch in the lower right corner next to the HVAC. Many people use this panel for switches and such, but as my truck is a floor shift 4x4 I have a left pocket where the 4x4 buttons go that is useless (as in nothing stays in it) so that is where I will put switches.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/88gmctruck/P1010100.jpg

So lower your steering wheel and pull your dash bezel off. Now pull the frame off that holds the airbag switch in, and unclip the electrical connector for the switch. Remove the switch from that housing. You'll now have to route the wires and place the switch where you feel best, just remember you might want to use it one day. I zip tied mine to the brace behind the glove box, so I can get to it yet have it hidden.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/88gmctruck/P1010101.jpg

Now install your new dash compartment by pushing it in. Replace the dash bezel. Now that is much more useful.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/88gmctruck/P1010103.jpg
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn305/88gmctruck/P1010112.jpg
TheBigRedZ71
06-25-2008, 03:36 PM
where is that part from, GM? nice write up, might have to go ahead and do it to it
88GMCtruck
06-25-2008, 03:38 PM
where is that part from, GM?

I editied the post, forgot that part. Yes it's a GM part, it was like $25 at the dealer.
TheBigRedZ71
06-25-2008, 03:41 PM
cool i believe i found it on gmpartsdirect.com and partszoneonline.com for $10, it doesnt show a pic but the description says "compartmentE"
88GMCtruck
06-25-2008, 03:43 PM
Yeah GM parts direct costs about the same as the dealership after shipping in most cases. I'll veryfy that part number before you order anything.
TheBigRedZ71
06-25-2008, 03:48 PM
just ordered the part 23.73 shipped, thanks for your help

ordered from newgmparts.com
88GMCtruck
06-25-2008, 03:52 PM
Sounds good, it's a nice pocket to have.

I'm sure that it's the right number, but I'll double check at home.
88GMCtruck
06-25-2008, 11:52 PM
That is the correct part number, $18.42 + tax.
98chevy350k1500
07-01-2008, 02:44 PM
Does the dash bezel just unsnap? I'm afraid I'm gonna break something by just pulling on it.
88GMCtruck
07-01-2008, 02:47 PM
Does the dash bezel just unsnap? I'm afraid I'm gonna break something by just pulling on it.

Yes, just pull.
TheBigRedZ71
07-01-2008, 03:15 PM
my part comes in thursday
TheBigRedZ71
07-06-2008, 04:29 PM
got mine done

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