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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to the following procedures in SIR.
  2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  4. Remove the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement .
  5. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  6. Remove the closeout/insulator panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right  and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  7. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  8. Remove the I/P compartment trim bezel. Refer to Trim Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  9. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
  10. Remove the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  11. Remove the right and the left I/P trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left  and to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right .
  12. Remove the right and the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  13. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  14. Remove the right and the left I/P end caps. Pull outward to disengage the caps from the I/P.
  15. Remove the I/P trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  16. Remove the I/P cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  17. Remove the speakers from the I/P. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
  18. Remove the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the YAW sensors from the I/P carrier.
  19. Remove the global positioning system (GPS) antenna from the I/P carrier. Refer to Antenna Replacement - Global Positioning System (GPS) in Navigation Systems.
  20. Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement in Keyless Entry.
  21. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  22. Fig 1: View Of I/P Carrier Retaining Bolts & Nuts
    GM1224723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the I/P carrier.
  24. Fig 2: View Of I/P Compartment
    GM1224684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the retaining bolts from the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door.
  26. Fig 3: View Of I/P Compartment Striker & Screws
    GM1224690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the I/P compartment striker from the I/P carrier.
  28. Remove the I/P carrier from the mounting and slowly route all of the wiring from the I/P carrier.
  29. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.