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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable SIR. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2)  or Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) .
  3. Remove the left knee bolster support. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
  5. Remove the IP center seat or the floor console. Refer to Compartment Replacement - IP (Base and DHS)  or Compartment Replacement - IP (DTS)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS, w/o UV8)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS with UV8) .
    Fig 1: Disconnecting IP Electrical Connectors
    G01805389Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the IP outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right  and Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2)  or Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) .
  9. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper .
  10. Remove the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  11. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of IP.
  12. Disconnect all other electrical connectors from the IP to body.
  13. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.
  14. Remove the steering column to body fasteners (1).
  15. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Column To Body Fasteners
    G01805390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the Steering column to body connectors.
  17. Remove the IP center support bracket fasteners (1) to floor bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing IP Center Support Bracket Fasteners
    G01805391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove IP carrier (1) to cowl fasteners.
    Fig 4: Removing IP Carrier To Cowl Fasteners
    G01805392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the fasteners (1,2) from the left and right IP carrier to hinge pillar.
    Fig 5: Removing IP Carrier To Hinge Pillar Fasteners
    G01805393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the IP and carrier assembly from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing IP & Carrier Assembly
    G01805394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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