Removal Procedure

If the retainer is to be replaced with a new retainer, the shipping strap (1) must be cut off the new retainer after installation of the retainer to the IP carrier.

Fig 1: Locating Shipping Strap

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1. Remove the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR  .
2. Remove the upper A/C vents.
   Fig 2: Removing Upper A/C Vents

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3. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
4. Remove the Instrument panel (IP) compartment assembly. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)  .
5. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT  .
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to DEFROSTER GRILLE REPLACEMENT  .
7. Remove the left and right IP closeout panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  , and CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT  .
8. Lower the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
9. Remove the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.
   Fig 3: Removing Screws Securing Side Of Retainer To Instrument Panel Carrier

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10. Remove the screws securing the side of the retainer to the IP carrier.
11. Remove the screws securing the lower center stack.
    Fig 4: Removing Screws Securing Lower Center Stack

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12. Remove the screws behind the IP compartment securing the IP retainer to the IP carrier.
    Fig 5: Removing Screws Securing Instrument Panel Retainer To Instrument Panel Carrier

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13. Remove the screws securing the retainer to the to IP carrier.
    Fig 6: Removing Screws Securing Retainer To Instrument Panel Carrier

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14. Remove the upper retainer to carrier screws.
15. Remove the IP retainer.
    Fig 7: Removing Upper Retainer To Carrier Screws

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