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Removal Procedure

  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory trim plate, if not equipped with a front floor console. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  4. Adjust the front floor console for access, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
  5. If equipped with column shift, adjust the shift lever to LOW.
  6. Fig 1: I/P Outer Trim Covers
    GM326097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim covers.
  8. Open the I/P compartment.
  9. Remove the filler panel from the lower section of the I/P. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Outer - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower Trim .
  10. Fig 2: I/P Cluster Trim Plate Right End Screw
    GM689927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screw from the right end of the I/P cluster trim plate.
  12. Fig 3: Releasing I/P Trim Plate Retaining Clips
    GM689931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Release the retaining tab on the right end of the trim plate.
  14. Tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
  15. Pull the trim plate at the right edge, working towards the left slowly, in order to release the retaining clips.
  16. Remove the I/P trim plate.