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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 4 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  2. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory .
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
  5. Remove the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Center Switch Replacement .
  6. Remove the dimmer/head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: View Of I/P Trim Pad & Screws
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  8. Remove the I/P side trim panels.
  9. Remove the 4 retaining screws from the I/P trim pad. These screws are located at each end of the I/P, in the center of the I/P, and behind the DIC switch.
    10. IMPORTANT: The trim pad is still attached to the sunload/twilight sensor. Do NOT remove the pad completely at this time.
  10. Pull up carefully on the I/P trim pad to disengage the retaining clips.
  11. Disconnect the sunload/twilight sensor from the trim pad.
  12. Remove the trim pad from the vehicle.
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