Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Except Cadillac)

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with defroster nozzle. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
4. Remove the Radio Front Speaker, if Equipped. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
5. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .
6. Remove the left instrument panel deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side (Cadillac) .
7. Remove the headlamp switch bezel assembly. Refer to Headlamp Switch Bezel Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Headlamp Switch Bezel Replacement (Cadillac) .
8. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Cluster Replacement (Cadillac) .
9. Remove the knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Knee Bolster Replacement (Cadillac) .
10. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
11. Remove the instrument panel accessory switch assembly. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement (Cadillac) , Accessory Switch Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
12. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
13. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Radio Replacement (Cadillac) .
14. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint. Refer to Airbag Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
15. Remove the right instrument panel deflector. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Deflector Replacement (Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Deflector Replacement (Except Cadillac) .
16. Remove the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Cadillac) .
17. Remove the instrument panel access hole cover panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (Except Cadillac) , Instrument Panel Compartment Access Hole Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .

1. Prior to removal of the trim panel from the carrier assembly, note the routing of the wiring to aid in reassembly.
2. Disconnect electrical connections.
3. With the aid of an assistant, remove the trim panel from the vehicle.