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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
    CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  6. Remove the I/P passenger compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  7. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
  8. Remove the park/lock control cable (A/T). Refer to PARK LOCK CABLE REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
  9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector on the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
    Fig 1: Removing Connector Position Assurance
    G01453914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the SDM electrical connector.
  11. Remove the ignition switch bolts, then reposition the ignition switch. Refer to IGNITION SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 2: Disconnecting SDM Electrical Connector
    G01453915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
  12. Mark the location of the I/P center support bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  13. Remove the Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Bolt That Secures The Center Support Bracket To The Driveline Tunnel
    G01453916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the bolts that secure the center support bracket to the passenger knee bolster bracket.
  15. Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    Fig 4: Removing Right Bolt That Secures The Center Support Bracket To The I/P Lower Support Beam
    G01453917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.
    Fig 5: Removing Right Bolt That Secures The Center Support Bracket To The Driveline Tunnel
    G01453918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.
  17. Mark the location of the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  18. Remove the bolt that secures the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket.
  19. Remove the left bolt that secures the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
    Fig 6: Removing Left Bolt That Secures The Center Support Bracket To The I/P Lower Support Beam
    G01453919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Slowly pull the center support bracket away from the I/P to access the radio control and HVAC control connectors.
  21. Disconnect the connectors from the radio control electrical/audio and the coaxial cable.
  22. Disconnect the HVAC control electrical connectors and the vacuum harness connectors (C60).
  23. Release the I/P wiring harness retainer and the parking brake connector clip from the center support bracket.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Connectors From Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
    G01453920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the bolts that secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket.
  25. Remove the ignition switch housing bracket.
    IMPORTANT: Take note of the I/P harness routing through the I/P center support bracket prior to removal.
  26. Remove the I/P harness from the center support bracket.
  27. Remove the center support bracket from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
    G01453921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the radio control retaining screws.
    Fig 9: Removing Radio Control Retaining Screws
    G01453922Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the radio control from the center support bracket.
    Fig 10: Removing Radio Control From Center Support Bracket
    G01453923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the HVAC control retaining screws.
  31. Remove the HVAC control from the center support bracket.
  32. Remove the SDM from the center support bracket. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) in SIR.
    Fig 11: Removing HVAC Control From Center Support Bracket
    G01453924Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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