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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.
  2. Remove the reinforcement cover from the I/P door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  3. Disconnect the anti-rattle device from the door latch mounting point, if equipped.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting (I/P) Compartment Door Latch Anti-Rattle Device
    GM740279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the screws (1) from the I/P compartment door latch (2).
    Fig 2: Identifying I/P Compartment Door Latch Screws
    GM834338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the door latch (2) from the I/P compartment door (3).
  6. Remove the anti-rattle device from the door latch (2), if equipped.
  7. Remove the door latch handle from the I/P compartment door.
    Fig 3: Removing (I/P) Compartment Door Latch
    GM740275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.