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Removal Procedure

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  1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) passenger compartment door.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P compartment lamp switch.
  3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.

    Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out. Use a suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.

  4. Remove the lower retaining bolts from the I/P compartment.
  5. Remove the side and upper retaining screws from the I/P compartment.
    Fig 1: Removing Retaining Screws From Instrument Panel Compartment
    G01453883Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Slowly pull the I/P compartment just enough to disconnect the wiring harness connector from the inflatable restraint module switch.
  7. Remove the I/P compartment.
    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Compartment
    G01453884Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.