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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the I/P trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER  .
  2. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (WITH CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET)  or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (W/O CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET)  .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Assembly From Vehicle
    G01458151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER  .
  5. Remove the passenger side air bag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) in SIR.
  6. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  7. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC or HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC SYSTEMS - MANUAL
  8. Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to ACCESSORY SWITCH REPLACEMENT  .
  9. Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR - LEFT in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING g.
  10. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  11. Remove the CIM, if equipped. Refer to COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT in Cellular Communication.
  12. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT in Keyless Entry.
  13. Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to DATA LINK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT in Data Link Communications.
  14. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY in Park Brake.
  15. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT  .
  16. Remove both front window air duct from the I/P assembly.
  17. Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - LEFT and INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - RIGHT
  18. Remove the I/P assembly retaining nuts (4) and bolts (3).
  19. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
  20. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
  21. Remove the I/P upper brackets.
  22. Disconnect all the electrical connectors from the wiring harness junction block. Refer to BODY WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT in Wiring Systems.
  23. Remove the transfer case control module from the bracket, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in TRANSFER CASE - NVG 236/246-NP8 .
  24. Remove the antenna cable from the cross car duct.
  25. Remove the cross car duct. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING .
  26. Remove the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  27. Separate the I/P harness from the carrier.

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

    Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Upper Bracket
    G01458152Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. 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 Carrier From Vehicle
    G01458153Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Bezel
    G01458154Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  Remove all of the parts of the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle as a unit.

  30. Remove the I/P center support bracket bolt.
    Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Bolt
    G01458155Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the I/P carrier retaining bolts.

    The left side is shown, the right side is similar.

    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Left Carrier Retaining Bolts
    G01458156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Carrier Top Bolts
    G01458157Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the I/P carrier (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 8: Removing Instrument Panel Carrier From Vehicle
    G01458158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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