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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (w/o UV8)  or Console Replacement (w/ UV8) .
  3. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View of I/P Electrical Connectors
    GM105537Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the body to I/P electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of I/P.
    8. Fig 2: View of Park Brake Pedal Assembly
    GM658942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. For RHD only, remove the park brake cable from the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Front (RHD) in Park Brake.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying J 42640
    GM333146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. With the steering wheel centered, install the J 42640  in order to lock the steering column. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Column to Body Bolts
    GM550997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the steering column to body bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  11. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Harness Connector
    GM748492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the steering column harness connector (1).
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Tilt & Telescoping Module Electrical Connector
    GM748494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the tilt and telescoping module, to the main body harness, if equipped.
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Body Harness Connection & Audio Antenna Connection
    GM751048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the body harness connection (1) and the audio antenna connection (2), which are located next to the I/P extension.
    15. Fig 8: View of I/P Extension Bolts
    GM105531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the I/P extension bolts (1).
    16. Fig 9: View of I/P Carrier to Cowl Nuts
    GM105540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove I/P carrier to cowl nuts (1).
    17. Fig 10: Exploded View of I/P Assembly & I/P Carrier to Hinge Pillar Bolts
    GM105542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the bolts (2) from the left and right I/P carrier to hinge pillar.
  18. Remove the I/P assembly (3) from the vehicle.
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