Removal Procedure

Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connectors and position out of the way. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Harness Replacement .
Remove the body control module (BCM). See COMPUTER/INTEGRATING SYSTEMS .
Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Center in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
Remove the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
Remove the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
Remove the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.

Fig 1: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Remove the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
Remove the I/P carrier from the body.