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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (IP). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column with the steering wheel attached. Refer to STEERING COLUMN in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Remove the floor console bracket. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Console Floor .
  5. Remove the splice pack from the floor panel located on the right side of the HVAC center support bracket (5).
  6. Remove the HVAC center support bracket (5) from the HVAC module (2).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing HVAC Center Support Bracket & Retaining Nuts
    GM735921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the side window defogger duct.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Side Window Defogger Duct & Screw
    GM759085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) wire harness attachments (1) from the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Wire Harness Attachments
    GM759101Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the speaker wire harness attachments from the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.
  10. Remove the IP wiring harness retaining screws (1) from the IP support brackets, located near the steering column support bracket.
    Fig 4: Locating IP Wiring Harness To IP Support Brackets Retaining Screws
    GM828710Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket.
    Fig 5: Identifying Steering Column Support Bracket Top Retaining Bolts
    GM759100Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket.
    Fig 6: View Of Steering Column Support Bracket Bottom Retaining Bolts
    GM759097Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Detach and remove the SIR harness from the IP carrier.
  14. Disconnect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor.
  15. Detach and remove the IP wire harness from the right side of the IP carrier.
    Fig 7: Locating IP Wiring Harness
    GM759084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the radio harness form the IP carrier.
  17. Remove the temperature sensors from the ventilation ducts.
  18. Remove the transfer case control module from the steering column support bracket.
  19. Remove the upper and lower bolts retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
  20. Remove the center bolt (1) that retains the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
    Fig 8: Identifying IP Carrier Center Bolt
    GM759102Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
  22. Remove the center bolt (1) that retains the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
    Fig 9: View Of Steering Column Support Bracket Center Bolt
    GM759104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the IP carrier.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing HVAC Module To IP Carrier Retaining Nuts
    GM759082Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the IP carrier and steering column support bracket assembly from the vehicle and place on a clean prepared surface.
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