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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  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. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  3. Reroute the transmission shift cable through the I/P carrier. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment in Automatic Transmission.
  4. Release the retaining clips from the I/P wiring harness and reposition the wiring harness out of the way.
    5. Fig 1: Locating HVAC Module To I/P Carrier Retaining Bolts
    GM630889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Left Cross Vehicle Ground Wire
    GM630887Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the left cross vehicle ground wire.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Right Cross Vehicle Ground Wires
    GM630888Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right cross vehicle ground wires.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    GM630886Courtesy 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.
    10. Fig 5: Locating HVAC Bracket From I/P Carrier Bracket
    GM630895Courtesy 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 Replacement .
    12. Fig 6: Identifying I/P Carrier To The Left Hinge Pillar Bolts
    GM482587Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    13. Fig 7: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
    GM482588Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    14. Fig 8: View Of I/P Carrier Inner Bolt
    GM792563Courtesy 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.
    15. Fig 9: Identifying I/P Carrier
    GM482600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle through the main wire harness.
  16. Remove the front defroster duct.
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