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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection 
    2. WARNING:

    Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning .

  2. WARNING:

    Refer to SIR Warning .

  3. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  4. GM5308604Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Seat Bolt (1) - Remove[4x]

  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  6. Front Seat(2) - Remove
  7. GM5421735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.

  8. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover(1) - Remove
  9. GM5458216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Starting at the rear of the front side door sill garnish molding (1), pull upward at the b-pillar joint to disengage the garnish molding.
  11. Work your way forward disengaging all the front side door sill garnish molding clips then pull rearward to disengage the clip on the forward vertical wall.
  12. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding(1) - Remove
  13. GM5324687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Seat Cushion(1) - Remove - Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation

  14. GM5404968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fold the rear seat back to the downward position.

  15. Access the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) through a slot in the upper portion of the bolster.
  16. Slide the rear seat back bolster retainer lock (1) toward the front of the vehicle.
  17. GM5324688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Rear Seat Back Bolster Nut (1) - Remove
  19. Squeeze the rear seat back bolster retainer to release it.
  20. Rear Seat Back Bolster(2) - Remove
  21. GM5480292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use the appropriate plastic trim tool to aid in removal of the rear side door sill garnish molding (1).

  22. Rear Side Door Sill Garnish Molding(1) - Remove
  23. GM5331621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover(1) - Remove

  24. Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Bolt- Upper(2) - Remove
  25. GM5331576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Center Pillar Lower Trim Panel(1) - Remove

  26. GM5453687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  27. Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side(2) - Remove
  28. GM5300282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connector at lower airbag and remove from vehicle.

  29. Disconnect the hood primary latch release cable end retainer from the hood primary latch release cable handle (1).
  30. GM5310877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer(1) - Remove

  31. Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt(2) - Remove[2x]
  32. Instrument Panel Insulator Nut(3) - Remove[2x]
  33. GM5310878Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.

    Release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).

  34. GM5310879Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator(1) - Remove

  35. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  36. GM5433957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Move the steering column up so you can access the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1).

  37. Start with a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1) and work your way clockwise.
  38. Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad(1) - Remove
  39. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  40. GM5446424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Data Link Connector Bolt(1) - Remove[2x]

  41. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(2) - Remove[3x]
  42. GM5446428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the clips with a suitable tool.

  43. Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
  44. Clear the instrument panel knee bolster deflector studs when removing the instrument panel knee bolster (1).
  45. GM5492933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a flat-bladed plastic trim tool to release the driver footrest (1) from the driver footrest bracket.

  46. Pull the driver footrest (1) out at the top first, then release the bottom integral tab.
  47. Driver Footrest(1) - Remove
  48. GM5332047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Carpet Retainer Button(1) - Remove

  49. Floor Carpet Retainer(2) - Remove [2x]
  50. Front Floor Panel Carpet-Left Side(3) - Reposition away
  51. GM5636625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer(1) - Remove

  52. Footrest Energy Absorber (2) - Remove
  53. GM5636627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer(1) - Remove

  54. Driver Footrest Bracket Nut (2) - Remove[2x]
  55. Driver Footrest Bracket (3) - Remove
  56. GM5636632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Body Front Wiring Harness Bracket (1) - Reposition away

  57. GM6054581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the front floor panel carpet as necessary.

  58. Remove the front floor panel carpet filler (1).
  59. GM5636638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer(1) - Remove

  60. Reposition the driver side rear carpet (2).
  61. GM5459270Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Use a small flat-bladed tool to disengage integral tabs on cargo tie down loop bolt cap

    Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt Cap(1) - Remove[2x]

  62. Cargo Tie Down Loop Bolt(2) - Remove[2x]
  63. Cargo Tie Down Loop(3) - Remove[2x]
  64. GM5471799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Compartment Floor Panel Trim(1) - Remove

  65. GM5459293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a small flat-bladed tool to disengage integral tabs on rear end trim finish panel opening cover (1).

  66. Rear End Trim Finish Panel Opening Cover(1) - Remove
  67. GM5465255Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, disengage the integral clips.

  68. Rear End Trim Finish Panel(1) - Remove
  69. GM5635908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Carefully manipulate the deck lid hinge opening of the rear compartment side trim, past the hinge cover.

    Rear Compartment Side Trim Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove[3x]

  70. Rear Compartment Side Trim-Left Side(2) - Reposition away
  71. GM5310688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retaining Tab(1) - Disengage[2x]

  72. Rear Body Fuse Block Cover(2) - Remove
  73. GM5310888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Battery Positive Cable Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  74. Retainer(2) - Disengage[2x]
  75. Battery Positive Cable(3) - Remove[2x]
  76. GM5417111Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer(1) - Disengage

  77. Feed the battery positive cables (2) into the rear passenger compartment.
  78. GM5417106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage the battery positive cables (2) from the harness channel tabs (1).

  79. GM5636644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage the 14 harness channel tabs (1).

  80. Retainer(2) - Disengage
  81. Remove the battery positive cables (3) from the lower channel.
  82. GM5636650Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the tie straps. (1)

  83. Remove the upper channel covers (2).
  84. GM5311553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Retainer(1) - Disengage[5x]

  85. GM5325063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the appropriate trim tool, remove the windshield wiper arm finish caps (1) from both windshield wiper arms (3).

  86. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut(2) - Remove[2x]
  87. Grasp the outer ends of the windshield wiper arms (3) and gently rock both arms back and forth to remove the windshield wiper arms (3) from the windshield wiper transmission pivot shafts.
  88. GM5417116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Apply two layers of masking tape on the body around the top edges of the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) to prevent paint damage.

  89. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension (1) clips.
  90. Remove the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) from the air inlet grille panel and both upper front fenders.
  91. GM5421986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the hood rear outer air inlet seal retainers (1) from both sides.

  92. Remove the hood rear outer air inlet seals (2) from both sides.
  93. GM5421990Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the front compartment side sight shield retainers (1) from both sides.

  94. Remove the front compartment side sight shields (2) from both sides.
  95. GM5417442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer(1) - Remove[6x]

  96. Air Inlet Grille Panel(2) - Remove
  97. Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle hose from the windshield washer pump hose.
  98. Lift the front edge of the air inlet grille panel (2) and slide the panel forward from both hood hinges and remove.
  99. GM5420286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module Shield(1) - Remove

  100. GM5420344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

  101. Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt(1) - Remove[2x]
  102. Slide the windshield wiper system module (2) inboard to release the grommet from the plenum and remove the windshield wiper system module (2) from the vehicle.
  103. GM5422039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel Nut(1) - Remove[3x]

  104. Plenum Front Panel Bolt(2) - Remove[3x]
  105. GM5499581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector Retainer(1) - Remove[2x]

  106. GM5499583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Deflector Water Deflector(1) - Remove

  107. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  108. Pull the forward lamp wiring harness extension (3) out from the plenum front panel.
  109. GM5422041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel Bolt(1) - Remove[4x]

  110. Plenum Front Panel Nut(2) - Remove[3x]
  111. Pull the forward lamp wiring harness extension (3) out from the plenum front panel.
  112. GM5422044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Plenum Front Panel(1) - Remove

  113. GM5492906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Nut(1) - Remove

  114. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt(3) - Remove[2x]
  115. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace(2) - Remove
  116. GM5491702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector(1)@Brake Fluid Level Sensor - Disconnect

  117. GM5324655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector(1)@Brake System Control Module - Disconnect

    118. WARNING:

    Brake Fluid Irritant Warning

    CAUTION:

    Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution

  118. GM5488446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Brake Pipe Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  119. Front Brake Pipe Nut(2) - Remove[2x]
  120. Cap the 4 brake pipe inlets to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  121. GM5486241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Depress the brake pedal retainer (1) locking tabs.

  122. Pull the brake pedal (2) outwards to release it from the brake pedal retainer (1).
  123. Remove and DISCARD the brake pedal retainer (1).
  124. GM5324653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Master Cylinder Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  125. GM5493276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Brake Master Cylinder(1) - Remove

  126. GM5311642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.

    Retainer(2) - Disengage[2x]

  127. Disengage the battery positive cables (1) from the harness retainer channel.
  128. GM5311675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuse Block Cover(2) - Remove

  129. Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Nut(3) - Remove
  130. Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable(4) - Reposition away
  131. Battery Positive Cable Nut(1) - Remove
  132. Battery Positive Cable(5) - Remove[2x]
  133. GM5321124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Unfasten the engine harness (1) from the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger bracket, and position out of the way.

  134. Unfasten the auxiliary generator battery jumper cable (2) from the lower air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger bracket stud, and position away.
  135. GM5471127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Clip Bracket Bolt(4) - Remove

  136. GM5314028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Clip Nut(1) - Remove[2x]

  137. Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger(2) - Reposition
  138. Disconnect electrical connector at left kick panel as necessary.
  139. GM5311721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disengage the harness grommet (1) at the dash panel and feed the battery positive cables (2) into the passenger compartment.

  140. Remove the battery positive cables.
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