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Removal Procedure

NOTE: If you are removing the instrument panel assembly in order to gain access to other components, remove the instrument panel as a complete assembly. Refer to the Instrument Panel Removal Procedure below. If you are replacing the instrument panel, continue with this procedure.
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Assembly
    GM477532Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM .
  3. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  4. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (2):
    1. The 3 screws (3)
    2. The IP compartment trim plate (1)
  5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) .
  6. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
  7. Remove the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to ASHTRAY LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement .
  10. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
    11. Fig 2: Removing Accessory Trim Plate Switch Hole Covers
    GM477544Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the 2 IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers (2) located below the hazard and defogger switches from the IP assembly
  12. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the hazard warning switch (1) from the IP assembly.
    13. Fig 3: Disconnecting Hazard Warning Switch Connector
    GM477543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
  14. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle.
    15. Fig 4: Removing Rear Window Defogger Switch
    GM477545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the rear window defogger switch (1) from the IP assembly, if equipped.
    16. Fig 5: Disconnecting Rear Window Defogger Switch Connector
    GM477547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Disconnect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
  17. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle, if equipped.
  18. Remove the heater control unit. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY .
  19. Remove the IP lamp dimmer control. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Dimmer Switch Replacement .
  20. Remove the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
  21. Remove the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .
  22. Remove the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to WIPER/WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT - REAR .
  23. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and remove the IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers located next to the switches at the left of the IP assembly.
    24. Fig 6: Removing IP Driver's Knee Bolster Panels
    GM477550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the following components from the vehicle:
    1. The 8 bolts (1 and 4)
    2. The IP drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3)
  25. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
    26. Fig 7: Removing Hood Latch Release Handle
    GM477551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the screw (2) that retains the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3).
  27. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the IP assembly (3).
  28. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
  29. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
  30. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
  31. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
  32. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
  33. Remove the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  34. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
    35. Fig 8: Locating Instrument Panel Assembly Mounting Points
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Remove the 2 bolts (3,6) that retain each side of the IP assembly (2).
  36. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
  37. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) that retain each side of the IP assembly (2).
    38. Fig 9: Removing IP Assembly/Steering Column Mounting Bolt
    GM477554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Remove the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1).
    39. Fig 10: Removing Left Upper IP Bolt Trim Cover
    GM477552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).
    40. Fig 11: Removing Right Upper IP Bolt Trim Cover
    GM477553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).
    41. Fig 12: Removing Upper IP Mounting Bolts
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) that retain the IP assembly (2).
  42. Remove the IP assembly (2) from the vehicle.
    43. Fig 13: Removing Air Distribution Center Duct
    GM477520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:
    1. The screw (2)
    2. The air distribution center duct (1)
    44. Fig 14: Removing Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct
    GM477521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:
    1. The 4 screws (1)
    2. The windshield defroster outlet duct (2)
    3. The heater duct
    45. Fig 15: Removing Mounting Screw From Left Side Of Rear IP Assembly
    GM477526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the screw (3) from the left side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).
    46. Fig 16: Removing Mounting Screws From Center Of IP Assembly
    GM477525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Remove the 2 screws (1) from the center of the rear of the IP assembly (3) that retain the IP wiring harness (2).
    47. Fig 17: Removing Mounting Screws From Right Side Of Rear IP Assembly
    GM477526Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  47. Remove the screw (3) from the right side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).
    48. Fig 18: Removing IP Wiring Harness From IP Reinforcement
    GM477522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  48. Release the wiring harness retainers and remove the IP wiring harness (2) from the IP reinforcement (1).
    49. Fig 19: Removing IP Reinforcement
    GM477527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:
    1. The 10 screws
    2. The 4 bolts
    3. The IP reinforcement
    4. The left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3)
    5. The 3 screws
    6. The right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector
    7. The 2 screws
    8. The IP compartment door reinforcement (1)
    50. Fig 20: Removing Passenger's Knee Bolster Panel
    GM477529Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  50. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (3):
    1. The 4 screws (2)
    2. The IP passengers knee bolster panel (1)
    51. Fig 21: Removing Left Vent Outlet Deflector
    GM477527Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Remove the left vent outlet deflector (2) from the IP assembly.
    52. Fig 22: Removing Center IP Bracket
    GM477528Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  52. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (1):
    1. The 3 screws
    2. The center IP bracket (2)
    53. Fig 23: Removing Left IP Bracket
    GM477531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (3):
    1. The 2 screws (2)
    2. The left IP bracket (1)
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