Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement.
- Reroute the transmission shift cable through the I/P carrier. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION RANGE SELECTOR CABLE ADJUSTMENT .
- Release the retaining clips from the I/P wiring harness and reposition the wiring harness out of the way.
- Remove the bolts retaining the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.
- Remove the left cross vehicle ground wire.
- Remove the right cross vehicle ground wires.
- Unbolt the cross vehicle anchor tether (1) and let the tether hang.
- Unclip the antenna cable from the I/P carrier.
- Remove the HVAC bracket from the I/P carrier bracket.
- Remove the heads up display (HUD) bracket, if equipped. Refer to HEAD UP DISPLAY MODULE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
- Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
- If you cannot remove the inner bolt because of interference with the windshield, gently bend the bolt stem when you remove the bolt from the I/P carrier. DISCARD the bolt.
- Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle through the main wire harness.
- Remove the front defroster duct.