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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  3. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the left HVAC push pin (2).
  6. Remove the left HVAC floor duct (1).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Left Side HVAC Floor Air Outlet Duct
    GM735934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Fully lower the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN in Steering Wheel and Column.
  8. Remove the shift lever bezel, Oldsmobile only. Refer to Console Shift Lever Bezel Replacement (Oldsmobile) .
  9. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  10. Remove the IP lower sound insulator panel, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Lower (GMC/Chevrolet) .
  11. Remove the IP accessory trim plate, GMC or Oldsmobile only. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Chevrolet)  or Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Oldsmobile) .
  12. Remove the IP cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Chevrolet)  or Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (GMC/Oldsmobile) .
  13. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  14. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
  15. Remove the IP storage compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
  16. Remove the IP compartment courtesy Lamp. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT LAMP REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  17. Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
  18. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  19. Remove the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) from the IP substrate.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing HVAC Control Module Wiring Harness Attachment
    GM828216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the left IP access cover.
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Left IP Access Cover
    GM796605Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT in Lighting Systems.
  22. If replacing the IP, remove the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left .
  23. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT - WINDSHIELD PILLAR in Interior Trim.
  24. Remove the trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  25. Remove the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to SPEAKER REPLACEMENT - FRONT UPPER in Entertainment.
  26. Remove the right IP access cover.
    Fig 4: Identifying Right I/P Access Cover
    GM712793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the side window defogger outlet screw.
    28. Fig 5: Removing/Installing Side Window Defogger Outlet Screw
    GM759088Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the bolts securing the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Lower Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM713401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    29. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Middle & Upper Retaining Bolts
    GM713403Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the bolts that secure the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
  30. With the aid of an assistant, lift up from the bottom of the instrument panel in order to release the IP from the positioning locators.
  31. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  32. Place the IP on a clean prepared surface.
  33. If replacing the IP, remove the passenger inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) in SIR.
  34. If replacing the IP, remove the air distribution duct vents from the instrument panel. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT in HVAC.
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