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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR HANDLING CAUTION .
  1. Disable SIR. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (w/o UV8)  or Console Replacement (with UV8) 
  3. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement 
  4. Remove the IP outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement 
  5. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper 
  6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement 
  7. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of IP.
    Fig 1: Removing Body To IP Electrical Connectors
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  8. For RHD only, remove the park brake cable from the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE (FRONT) .
    Fig 2: Removing Park Brake Cable & Park Brake Pedal Assembly
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  9. With the steering wheel centered, install the J 42640  in order to lock the steering column.
    Fig 3: Installing J 42640 To Steering Column
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  10. Remove the steering column to body bolts (1). Refer to STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT .
  11. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 4: Removing Steering Column & Body Bolts
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  12. Disconnect the steering column harness connector (1).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Steering Column Harness Connector
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  13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the tilt and telescoping module, to the main body harness, if equipped.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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  14. Disconnect the body harness connection (1) and the audio antenna connection (2), which are located next to the IP extension.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting body harness connection
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  15. Remove the IP extension bolts (1).
    Fig 8: Removing IP Extension & Bolts
    G01796353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove IP carrier to cowl nuts (1).
    Fig 9: Removing IP Carrier & Cowl Nuts
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  17. Remove the bolts (2) from the left and right IP carrier to hinge pillar.
  18. Remove the IP assembly (3) from the vehicle.
    Fig 10: Removing IP Assembly & Bolts
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