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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  3. Release the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator tabs from the lower I/P trim pad retainers.
  4. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the left I/P insulator.
  5. Remove the left I/P insulator from the stud at the accelerator pedal.
  6. Remove the left I/P insulator.
  7. Remove the left I/P fuse block access hole cover.
    8. Fig 1: Left I/P Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (Impala)
    GM519324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the bolts from the steering column opening filler panel.
  9. Release the filler panel retainers from the lower trim panel. Carefully lower the filler panel away from the trim panel.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear compartment release switch.
  11. Remove the steering column opening filler panel.
    12. Fig 2: Steering Column Opening Filler Panel (Impala)
    GM519517Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster bracket screws.
  13. Remove the knee bolster bolts at the I/P lower trim panel.
  14. Remove the knee bolster bolts at the instrument carrier. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster.
    15. Fig 3: Removing Knee Bolster Bolts & Bracket Screws (Impala)
    GM454278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the access opening cover from the right I/P.
    16. Fig 4: Right I/P Fuse Block Access Opening Cover (Impala)
    GM519536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Use J 38778  in order to remove the push-in retainer from the right I/P insulator.
  17. Release the right I/P insulator from the I/P lower trim panel.
  18. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to remove the lamp from the right I/P insulator.
  19. Remove the right I/P insulator.
  20. Remove the I/P compartment screws.
  21. Open the I/P compartment.
  22. Carefully remove the I/P compartment.
    23. Fig 5: I/P Compartment & Screws (Impala)
    GM519555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the floor console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Impala)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Monte Carlo) .
  24. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  25. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, carefully remove the ignition switch cylinder bezel.
    26. Fig 6: Ignition Switch Cylinder Bezel (Impala)
    GM601131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the screws from the I/P cluster trim plate.
  27. Beginning at the right, grasp the trim plate and carefully pull rearward.
  28. Continue working around the trim plate until you have released all of the retainers from the trim pad.
  29. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the hazard switch and from the traction control switch, if equipped.
  30. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.
    31. Fig 7: I/P Cluster Trim Plate (Impala)
    GM578987Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the ignition switch bolts and reposition the ignition switch. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement .
  32. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  33. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  34. Remove the headlamp switch. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  35. Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  36. Disconnect the data link connector.
    37. Fig 8: Data Link Connector (Impala)
    GM658375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Remove the garnish moldings from the left and the right windshield pillar. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Impala) or Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Monte Carlo) in Interior Trim.
  38. Starting at the right side, carefully lift upwards on the I/P upper trim panel in order to release the retainers. Continue working to the left until you have released all of the retainers.
  39. Disconnect the daytime running lamps sensor from the I/P upper trim panel.
    40. Fig 9: Daytime Running Lamps Sensor (Impala)
    GM519305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.
  41. Disconnect the electrical connector from the remote keyless entry (RKE) module.
  42. Remove the RKE module.
  43. Remove the I/P upper trim pad screws. Release the I/P insulator retainers near the windshield.
  44. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
    45. Fig 10: I/P Upper Trim Pad (Impala)
    GM454282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  46. Remove the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  47. Remove the screws that secure the I/P lower trim panel to the cross-car beam.
  48. Reposition the I/P wiring harness.
  49. Remove the I/P lower trim panel from the vehicle.
    50. Fig 11: I/P Lower Trim Panel (Impala)
    GM787156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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