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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the garnish molding from the left and the right windshield. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILL .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet deflectors. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL .
  4. Close the air outlets (1) in order to prevent the upper trim pad fasteners from falling into the HVAC ducts.
    Fig 1: Close Air Outlets
    G01796309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the fasteners (2) from the inside of the air outlet deflector openings in the upper pad.
  6. Lift the I/P pad (1) upward from rear edge, over the I/P cluster, in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
  7. Lift the pad on an angle, and slide the pad rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P. It may be necessary to push down on right front edge of the pad in order to disengage the retainer from the carrier forward of the PSIR location.
    Fig 2: Removing I/P Pad & Fasteners
    G01796310Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  9. Remove the trim pad (2) from the vehicle.
  10. If the I/P upper pad is to be replaced, remove the speakers from the trim pad. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  11. Straighten the mounting tabs for the speaker grilles.

    Remove the speaker grilles from the trim pad.

  12. Remove the speaker wiring harness from the trim pad.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector & Trim Pad
    G01796311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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