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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (IP) insulators. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - Left .
  4. Remove the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to CARPET RETAINER REPLACEMENT - FRONT .
  5. Remove the side upper garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR .
  6. Remove the IP upper trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - Instrument Panel (IP) Upper .
  7. Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - Front Floor .
  8. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  9. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  10. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  11. Remove the IP cluster trim plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - IP Cluster .
  12. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
  13. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC MODULE ASSEMBLY .
  14. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  15. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
  16. Remove the HUD dimmer switch, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement .
  17. Remove the HUD module, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
  18. Remove the driver information center. Refer to Driver Information Center Module Replacement .
  19. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP .
  20. Remove the IP compartment lamp. Refer to IP COMPARTMENT LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT .
  21. Remove the IP compartment lamp switch. Refer to IP COMPARTMENT LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
  22. Remove the IP trim pad bolts at the windshield.
    Fig 1: I/P Trim Pad
    G01616513Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the mounting bolts (1) from the lower trim pad.
    Fig 2: Lower Trim Pad Mounting Bolts
    G01616514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the mounting bolt (1) from the IP cluster pocket.
  25. Position the IP wiring harness aside.
  26. Remove the IP trim pad from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: I/P Cluster Pocket Mounting Bolt
    G01616515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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