Interior Trim: Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles

GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, GM P/N 12378554 (Canadian P/N 88901678), may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown to greatly reduce or remove the following types of odor

1. Objectionable smells of mold and mildew resulting from vehicle water leaks
2. Customer created odors, such as smoke

You may safely use GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator on fabrics, vinyl, leather, carpet, and sound deadening materials. You may also induce this product into HVAC modules and instrument panel ducts for the control of non-bacterial related odors.

This product may result in the permanent elimination of an odor and may be preferable to customers whose allergies make them sensitive to perfumes. This product may effectively remove odors when directly contacting the odor source. In cases such as water leaks, use this product with diagnostic procedures to first eliminate the primary cause of the odor. Then use further applications on the residual odor to permanently correct the vehicle condition.

How to Use this Product

1. Spray GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator directly or as an additive with carpet shampoo in steam cleaners.
2. Do not use on any interior surface that plain water would deteriorate, because this product will have the same effect. Also avoid letting this product come into contact with vinegar or any acidic substance. Acid-based products will hamper the effectiveness of GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator.
3. Instructions and cautions are printed on the bottle, but additional help is available. If you encounter a persistent or recurring odor, you may call to obtain additional information and usage suggestions. In the USA, call 1-800-955-8591. In Canada, call 1-800-977-4145.

Floor Carpet Drying

If the carpet or the pad or insulator is wet, use the following criteria for drying or for replacing the components

1. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the entire assembly.
2. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a cotton or a fiber padding, replace the padding only. While the carpet is out of the vehicle, dry the carpet using the method described below.
3. For a 1-piece carpet assembly bonded to a foam padding or attached to a synthetic padding, dry the carpet using the method described below.
4. For a 2-piece carpet assembly with a synthetic padding, dry the assembly using the method described below.

Drying Method

1. If you observe puddles of liquid on the carpet face, use a wet vacuum to remove the excess moisture.
2. Blot the face of the carpet with a towel in order to absorb as much moisture as possible.
3. Point a fan at the affected area and air dry the carpet.

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1. Remove the hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Hinge Pillar»(ref-238187-S08301851822006072400000) .
2. Remove the door sill plates. Refer to «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Front»(ref-238187-S32286571572006072400000) or «Door Sill Plate Replacement - Rear»(ref-238187-S17479426282006072400000) .
3. Remove the front seats. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Front Bucket»(ref-238199-S31382799122006072400000) .
4. Remove the floor storage console. Refer to «Console Replacement (w/Console Mounting Bracket)»(ref-238186-S13709555522006072400000) or «Console Replacement (w/o Console Mounting Bracket)»(ref-238186-S17950090572006072400000) .
5. Remove the center seat, if equipped. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Center»(ref-238199-S21285707542006072400000) .
6. Remove the control lever and the boot, if equipped. Refer to one of the following procedures: For NV 3500, refer to «Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement»(ref-238246-S33190452552006072400000) . For NV 4500, refer to «Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement»(ref-238247-S22245297192006072400000) . For ZF S6 650, refer to «Control Lever and/or Boot Replacement»(ref-238248-S20737991992006072400000) .
7. Remove the rear seat if equipped. Refer to «Seat Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab w/4th Door)»(ref-238199-S24766059552006072400000) or «Seat Replacement - Rear (Extended Cab)»(ref-238199-S02524503122006072400000) or «Seat Replacement - Rear (60/40 Split)»(ref-238199-S03771073472006072400000) .
8. Remove the jack assembly.
9. Remove the quarter trim panel. Refer to «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Regular Cab)»(ref-238187-S15004368522006072400000) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Extended Cab)»(ref-238187-S14064149472006072400000) or «Trim Panel Replacement - Rear Quarter (Crew Cab)»(ref-238187-S12796361582006072400000) .
10. Remove the lower bolt from the instrument panel (I/P) support post. Refer to «Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement»(ref-238186-S06717036552006072400000) .
11. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.