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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable(s). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
  3. Remove the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.
  4. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  5. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  6. Remove the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  7. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  8. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster .
  9. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  10. Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  11. Remove the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar in Interior Trim.
  12. Remove the right knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Right .
  13. Remove the passenger side SIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  14. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  15. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover Replacement in Interior Trim.
  16. Remove the radio and mounting bracket, if equipped. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  17. Remove the I/P compartment, if equipped. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  18. Remove the heater and the A/C control. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  19. Remove the steering column wiring harness from the instrument panel carrier.
  20. Remove the bolts that retain the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
  21. Rotate the I/P carrier out and downward in order to gain access to the HVAC ducts and the electrical harness.
    22. Fig 1: Air Ducts To I/P Carrier Bolts
    GM301649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the bolts that retain the air ducts to the I/P carrier.
  23. Remove the HVAC air distribution duct from the I/P carrier. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  24. Remove the wiring harness from the I/P carrier.
    25. Fig 2: I/P Carrier
    GM328139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.
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