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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the left closeout insulator panel. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT   . 
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER   . 
  3. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (CHEVROLET)   or BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER (GMC/OLDSMOBILE)   . 
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster
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  4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (CHEVROLET)   or TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY (OLDSMOBILE)   . 
  5. Remove the screws retaining the IPC to the I/P.
  6. Partially remove the IPC from the I/P in order to gain access to the electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the IPC.
  8. Remove the IPC from the I/P.