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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT -- HINGE PILLAR .
  4. Remove the IP drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .

    Important:  It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

  5. Remove the following components from the steering column:
    • The lower trim cover screw
    • The 2 lower trim cover screws (2) which are located beneath the steering wheel (1).
      Fig 1: Removing 2 Lower Trim Cover Screws
      G01640031Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Column Lower Trim Cover
    G01640032Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the following components from the steering column:
    • The steering column upper trim cover screw (3)
    • The steering column upper trim cover (2)
      Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Screw And Steering Column Upper Trim Cover
      G01640033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

      Important:  DO NOT remove the following components from the steering column when removing the column in order to gain the necessary access to remove the instrument panel assembly:

      • The steering wheel
      • The turn signal and headlamp and windshield washer switch with the inflatable restraint coil assembly
      • The ignition lock cylinder case with the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition switch

  8. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  10. Remove the IP accessory center trim plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - IP Center .
  11. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
  12. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP .
  13. Remove the front floor rear console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - Rear Floor .
  14. Remove the manual transaxle control lever boot (2) and bezel from the front floor front console, if equipped.
    Fig 4: Removing Manual Transaxle Control Lever Boot
    G01640034Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the automatic transaxle control opening cover bezel (1) from the front console by gently prying the rear of the bezel in order to release the tabs, if equipped.
    16. Fig 5: Removing Automatic Transaxle Control Opening Cover Bezel
    G01640035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    • The 2 screws
    • The front floor front console (2)
  17. Remove the 3 mounting bolts (1) which secure the powertrain control module.
  18. Disconnect the 3 powertrain control module electrical connectors (2).
  19. Remove the powertrain control module (3) from the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing 3 Mounting Bolts Which Secure Powertrain Control Module
    G01640036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the screw (2) which secures Junction Block #2 (1) to the instrument panel. Reposition the block as necessary.
    Fig 7: Removing Screw Which Secures Junction Block #2
    G01640037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the following control cables from the heater case assembly:
    • The vent (3)
    • The temperature (2)
    • The mode (1)
      Fig 8: Removing Vent, Temperature And Mode
      G01640038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the heater control assembly (2).
    Fig 9: Removing 2 Screws Securing Heater Control Assembly
    G01640039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the following connectors from the heater control assembly:
    • The blower motor switch (2)
    • The A/C switch
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Blower Motor Switch
    G01640040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the heater control assembly with the control cables attached from the vehicle.
  25. Remove the following components from the IP center support braces:
    • The 2 bolts (1)
    • The ground wires
      Fig 11: Removing 2 Bolts From IP Center Support Brace
      G01640041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Unclip and remove the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
    Fig 12: Unclipping And Removing Windshield Side Garnish Moldings
    G01640042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 4 clips around the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch trim plate (2).
    Fig 13: Prying And Releasing 4 Clips Around IP Lamp Dimmer/Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Trim Plate
    G01640043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The IP lamp dimmer (2)
    • The outside rearview mirror switch (1), if equipped
  29. Remove the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.
    Fig 14: Removing IP Lamp Dimmer/Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Assembly
    G01640044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and release the 3 clips around the IP hazard warning/rear defogger switch trim plate (1).
    Fig 15: Prying And Releasing 3 Clips Around IP Hazard Warning/Rear Defogger Switch Trim Plate
    G01640045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The rear defogger switch (1), if equipped
    • The hazard warning switch (2)
    Fig 16: Disconnecting Rear Defogger Switch And Hazard Warning Switch
    G01640046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Remove the rear defogger switch/hazard warning switch assembly (3) from the vehicle.
  33. Disconnect the ambient light sensor electrical connector (2).
    Fig 17: Disconnecting Ambient Light Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01640047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove the ambient light sensor (1) from the instrument panel assembly (2).
    Fig 18: Removing Ambient Light Sensor
    G01640048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (1):
    • The 2 bolts
    • The 2 nuts
    • The inflatable restraint IP module (2)
    Fig 19: Removing Inflatable Restraint IP Module
    G01640049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Remove the following components:
    • The 2 bolts
    • The IP compartment reinforcements (4)
  37. Remove the IP compartment door lock striker bracket screw.
  38. Disconnect the park brake switch electrical connector (1).
    Fig 20: Disconnecting Park Brake Switch Electrical Connector
    G01640050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (H02S-2) electrical connector (1).
    Fig 21: Disconnecting Oxygen Sensor (H02S-2) Electrical Connector
    G01640051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Disconnect the daytime running lamp control module electrical connector (2).
    Fig 22: Disconnecting Daytime Running Lamp Control Module Electrical Connector
    G01640052Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Disconnect the 8 connectors from Junction Block #2 (1).
    Fig 23: Disconnecting 8 Connectors From Junction Block #2
    G01640053Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the right IP center support brace (2).
    Fig 24: Disconnecting Connectors At Right IP Center Support Brace
    G01640054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Disconnect the connectors (1) at the left IP center support brace (2).
    Fig 25: Disconnecting Connectors At Left IP Center Support Brace
    G01640055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Disconnect the 3 connectors which are located in the connector cavity (2) in the left body hinge pillar (1).
    45. Fig 26: Disconnecting 3 Connectors
    G01640056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Disconnect the following electrical connectors:
    • The automatic transaxle shift lock control module
    • The shift lock park switch
    • The 4 connectors from Junction Block #1
  46. Remove the I/P wiring harness from all the necessary wire harness retainers.
  47. Remove the 2 screws (1) which secure the instrument panel assembly (2) to the instrument panel reinforcement.
  48. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle by lifting up on and pulling the assembly rearward, disengaging the 5 clips.
    Fig 27: Removing 2 Screws Which Secure Instrument Panel Assembly
    G01640057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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