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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE in Engine Electrical.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM and DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) insulators. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT  and CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT  .
  4. Remove the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT in Interior Trim.
  5. Remove the side upper garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER  .
  7. Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR  .
  8. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to STEERING COLUMN FILLER REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT  .
  10. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
  11. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER  .
  12. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  13. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  14. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT  .
  15. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  16. Remove the HUD dimmer switch, if equipped. Refer to HEAD UP DISPLAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  17. Remove the HUD module, if equipped. Refer to HEAD UP DISPLAY MODULE REPLACEMENT  .
  18. Remove the driver information center. Refer to DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER MODULE REPLACEMENT  .
  19. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)  .
  20. Remove the I/P compartment lamp. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  21. Remove the I/P compartment lamp switch. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  22. Remove the I/P trim pad bolts at the windshield.
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolts At Windshield
    G01503610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the mounting bolts (1) from the lower trim pad.
    Fig 2: Removing Mounting Bolts From Lower Trim Pad
    G01503611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the mounting bolt (1) from the I/P cluster pocket.
  25. Position the I/P wiring harness aside.
  26. Remove the I/P trim pad from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Mounting Bolt From Instrument Panel Cluster Pocket
    G01503612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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