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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connectors and position out of the way. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Harness Replacement .
  5. Remove the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
  7. Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Center .
  8. Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster .
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. Remove the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
  14. Remove the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.
  15. Fig 1: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
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  16. Remove the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
  17. Remove the I/P carrier from the body.