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Removal Procedure

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    CAUTION: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR INFLATOR MODULE HANDLING & STORAGE CAUTION .
    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Disable the frontal SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  3. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
    4. Fig 1: Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer
    GM937167Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the I/P cluster screws
  5. Pull rearward to remove the I/P cluster.
    6. Fig 2: Radio Screws
    GM977314Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the radio screws.
  7. Remove the radio.
    8. Fig 3: Disconnecting Radio Antenna, Ground Strap & Electrical Connectors
    GM939666Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the radio antenna, the ground strap, and the electrical connectors.
    9. Fig 4: Locating Console Screws
    GM1152195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the front seats rearward.
  10. Reach under the front seats to access the lower console screws.
  11. Remove the console screws.
    12. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Cup Holder Liner
    GM1171184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the cup holder.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Auxiliary Power Outlet Electrical Connector
    GM1194731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Lift the rear of the center floor console.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector to the auxiliary power outlet.
  15. Slide the console rearward.
    16. Fig 7: Center Trim Plate
    GM939681Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the center trim plate from the front console.
    17. Fig 8: Front Console Trim Panels
    GM1152095Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the front console screws from the right and the left trim panels.
  18. Remove the front console trim panels.
    19. Fig 9: Removing Screws From Outlet Ducts
    GM1194820Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the screws from the right and the left air outlet ducts.

    Remove the outlet ducts.

    20. Fig 10: I/P Cluster Electrical Connector
    GM937201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the I/P cluster electrical connector from the slot in the retainer.
    21. Fig 11: Removing Screw From Radio Ground Strap
    GM936946Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the screw from the radio ground strap.
  22. Remove the radio ground strap.
  23. Slide the I/P electrical center off of the tabs on the I/P bracket.
    24. Fig 12: Disconnecting Body Control Module (BCM) Electrical Connector
    GM939729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) electrical connector.
  25. Remove the DLC by pressing the tabs and pushing the DLC through the I/P retainer.
  26. Remove the front carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
    27. Fig 13: Removing Bolts From Passenger SIR System
    GM937051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the bolts from the passenger SIR system. Access these bolts by reaching through the I/P retainer in the radio area or through the air outlet area.
    28. Fig 14: I/P Retainer Nuts & Bolts
    GM937205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the I/P ground connections from the I/P.
  29. Remove the retainer nuts and bolts.
  30. Remove the I/P retainer from the vehicle.
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