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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
    IMPORTANT: Remove the instrument panel (IP) upper trim panel slowly, the retainer clips could fall into the IP.
    Fig 1: Removing (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor & Sunload Sensor
    G01830870Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift the IP upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull backwards to release IP upper trim panel retainers.
  3. Rotate the daytimerunning lamp (DRL) ambient light sensor (1) counterclockwise. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor from the IP upper trim panel.
  4. Rotate the sunload sensor (2) counterclockwise. Remove the sunload sensor from the IP upper trim panel.
  5. Remove the IP upper trim panel.
    Fig 2: Removing IP Upper Trim Panel
    G01830871Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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