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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Shipping Strap
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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 instrument panel (I/P) carrier.

  1. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Center I/P Air Vent And Hazard Switch Connector
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  2. Remove the upper A/C vents.
  3. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment assembly. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  5. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  7. Remove the left and right I/P 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. Fig 3: Removing & Installing Lower Retainer Support Bracket Screws
    GM757204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.
  10. Remove the screws securing the side of the retainer to the I/P carrier.
    11. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Lower Center Stack Screws
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  11. Remove the screws securing the lower center stack.
    12. Fig 5: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel Retainer-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Screws (Behind Instrument Panel Compartment)
    GM759599Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.
  13. Disconnect the passenger side inline connector.
  14. Disconnect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.
    15. Fig 6: Removing & Installing Instrument Panel Retainer-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Screws
    GM700909Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the screws securing the retainer to the to I/P carrier.
    16. Fig 7: Removing & Installing Upper Retainer-To-Carrier Screws
    GM757335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the upper retainer to carrier screws.
  17. Remove the I/P retainer.
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