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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Interior Trim.
    IMPORTANT: Remove the upper trim panel slowly. The retainer clips could possibly fall into the instrument panel (I/P).
  2. Lift the I/P upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in). Pull rearward to release the I/P upper trim panel retainers.
  3. Rotate the ambient light sensor counterclockwise to release the sensor from the I/P upper trim panel.
    Fig 1: Removing Ambient Light Sensor & I/P Upper Trim Panel
    G01587462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped, rotate the sun load sensor counterclockwise to release the sensor from the I/P upper trim panel.
  5. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.