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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Open the I/P storage compartment door.
  2. Remove the Audio Visual (A/V) adapter from the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment. If equipped. Refer to AUDIO/VIDEO WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT in Navigation Systems.
  3. Remove the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) STORAGE COMPARTMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT  in Lighting Systems.
  4. Lift the I/P storage compartment door slightly and twist the compensator rod 1/4 turn in order to disengage the end of the compensator rod from the I/P storage compartment door.
    Fig 1: Removing Compensator Rod
    G02179149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the screws (1) from the I/P storage compartment bin.
    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Bin Screws
    G02179150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Partially remove the I/P storage compartment from the I/P assembly.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors and guide the I/P storage compartment lamp lens/connector out of the opening in the I/P storage compartment.
  8. Remove the I/P storage compartment.