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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and to SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Display 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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