Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper I/P panel. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Remove the lower I/P panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Disengage the wire harness clamps.
- Remove the instrument panel pad lower bolts (12).
- Remove the instrument panel pad lower (11).
- Remove ground cable.
- Remove the I/P center support braces (6, 9). Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CENTER SUPPORT .
- Remove the windshield defroster nozzle duct from the heater case assembly.
- Remove the following retainers from the instrument panel reinforcement at the hinge pillars:
- The 5 bolts
- The nuts
- Remove the instrument panel reinforcement (4) from the vehicle.