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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT  .
  2. Remove the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement.
  3. Reroute the transmission shift cable through the I/P carrier. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining HVAC Module
    G01517767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Release the retaining clips from the I/P wiring harness and reposition the wiring harness out of the way.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.
  6. Remove the left cross vehicle ground wire.
    Fig 2: Removing Left Cross Vehicle Ground Wire
    G01517768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right cross vehicle ground wires.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Cross Vehicle Ground Wires
    G01517769Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Unbolt the cross vehicle anchor tether (1) and let the tether hang.
  9. Unclip the antenna cable from the I/P carrier.
    Fig 4: Removing Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether Bolt
    G01517770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the HVAC bracket from the I/P carrier bracket.
  11. Remove the heads up display (HUD) bracket, if equipped. Refer to HEAD UP DISPLAY MODULE REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 5: Removing HVAC Bracket From I/P Carrier Bracket
    G01517771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    Fig 6: Removing Bolts Retaining I/P Carrier To Left Hinge Pillar
    G01517772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    Fig 7: Removing Bolts Retaining I/P Carrier To Right Hinge Pillar
    G01517773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If you cannot remove the inner bolt because of interference with the windshield, gently bend the bolt stem when you remove the bolt from the I/P carrier. DISCARD the bolt.
    Fig 8: Removing Bolt From I/P Carrier
    G01517774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle through the main wire harness.
  16. Remove the front defroster duct.
    Fig 9: Removing I/P Carrier From Vehicle
    G01517775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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