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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the center console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT   . 
  2. Remove the center lower closeout/insulator panel.

    Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER (GMC/CHEVROLET)   . 

  3. Remove the lower trim plate retaining screws.
  4. Starting at the bottom of the trim plate, release the 2 lower retaining clips and the 2 intermediate retaining clips.
  5. Release the 3 upper retaining clips.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors as necessary.
  7. If replacing the trim plate, perform the following steps:
    1. 7.1. If equipped, remove the transfer case shift control switch. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT (GMC)  or TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)  . 
    2. 7.2. Remove the rear windshield wiper switch.

      Refer to WIPER/WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT - REAR  in Wiper/Washer Systems.

    3. 7.3. If equipped, remove the cigar lighter and 12-volt power supply. Refer to CIGAR LIGHTER OR 12-VOLT POWER SUPPLY REPLACEMENT   . 
      Fig 1: Removing Lower Trim Plate & Retaining Screws (Chevrolet)
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