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Removal Procedure

  1. Adjust the steering wheel for access.
  2. Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the bezel from the ignition switch cylinder.
  3. Fig 1: Ignition Switch Cylinder Bezel (Monte Carlo)
    GM658401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the access cover from the left IP fuse block.
  5. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  6. Open the IP compartment door.
  7. Fig 2: Removing IP Cluster Trim Plate Screw - Left (Monte Carlo)
    GM658397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screw from the left side of the IP cluster trim plate.
  9. Remove the screw from the right side of the IP cluster trim plate.
  10. Fig 3: Removing IP Cluster Trim Plate Screw - Right (Monte Carlo)
    GM658396Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If the vehicle is equipped with a front floor console, position the transaxle shift control lever to the rear most position.
  12. Remove the trim plate starting at the right side of the IP cluster and pulling rearward, continuing until all of the retainers are released.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connector from the hazard switch.
  14. IMPORTANT: Moderately twist the left side of the IP cluster trim plate in order to clear the cluster area from the instrument panel.
  15. Remove the IP cluster trim plate.
  16. Fig 4: IP Cluster Trim Plate (Monte Carlo)
    GM519499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.