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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system.
  2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to IP Assembly Replacement  .
  3. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module.
  4. Remove the radio, if equipped. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  5. Remove the bolts that retain the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module to the carrier.
  6. Remove the RKE module from the carrier.
  7. Remove the heater control assembly.
    8. Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Carrier-To-Carrier Support Bracket Bolts & Bottom Instrument Panel-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Electrical Connectors
    G02506344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nuts that retain the assist handle from the passenger's side of the instrument panel.
  9. Remove the screws that retain the cluster to the instrument panel carrier.
  10. Pull the cluster from the instrument panel.
    Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Cluster-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 4: Locating Top Instrument Panel-To-Instrument Panel Carrier Retaining Screws
    G02506346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - IP Cluster  .
  12. Remove the nuts and bolts that retain the instrument panel steering column reinforcement bracket to the instrument panel carrier.
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