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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
  3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
  4. Remove the IP passenger compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
  5. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket To Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
    G01453910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation.
  6. Mark the location of the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
  7. Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the IP center support bracket.
  8. Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the passenger SIR bracket.
  9. Remove the passenger knee bolster bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket
    G01453911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.