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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION .
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the I/P trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper   . 
  3. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement (Except PRO)   or  Console Replacement (PRO)   . 
  4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement   . 
  5. Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower   . 
  6. Remove the passenger side air bag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT (NON-DIGITAL RADIO) or RADIO REPLACEMENT (DIGITAL RADIO) .
  8. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT for Automatic or HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT for Manual.
  9. Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement   . 
  10. Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR - LEFT .
  11. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  12. Remove the CIM, if equipped. Refer to COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  13. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT .
  14. Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to DATA LINK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT .
  15. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY .
  16. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement   . 
  17. Remove both front window air duct from the I/P assembly.
  18. Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - LEFT or INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - RIGHT .
  19. Remove the I/P assembly retaining nuts (4) and bolts (3).
  20. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
    21. Fig 1: Retaining Nuts & Bolts
    G01579456Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
  22. Remove the I/P upper brackets.
    23. Fig 2: I/P Assembly & Upper Brackets
    G01579457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect all the electrical connectors from the wiring harness junction block. Refer to BODY WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT .
  24. Remove the transfer case control module from the bracket, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  25. Remove the antenna cable from the cross car duct.
  26. Remove the cross car duct. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT .
  27. Remove the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT .
  28. Separate the I/P harness from the carrier.

    Do not remove the I/P harness from the vehicle.

  29. If replacing the HVAC module, remove the right side of the carrier from the vehicle to gain access to the module.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Side Of Carrier
    G01579458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
    Fig 4: Removing I/P Center Support Bracket Bezel
    G01579459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Remove all of the parts of the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle as a unit.
  31. Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing I/P Center Support Bracket Bolt
    G01579460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the I/P carrier retaining bolts. The left side is shown, the right side is similar.
    Fig 6: Removing I/P Carrier Retaining Bolts
    G01579461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
    Fig 7: Removing I/P Carrier Top Bolts
    G01579462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove the I/P carrier (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing I/P Carrier
    G01579463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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