Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to 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). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
- Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
- Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Center .
- Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster .
- 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.
- Remove the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
- Remove the I/P carrier from the body.