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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. Fig 1: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
    GM2787204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Encore) .
    3. Fig 2: Front Floor Console
    GM2774901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the front floor console (3). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Encore) .
    4. Fig 3: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
    GM2775957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Encore) .
    5. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
    GM2891889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers left side (1) and right side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore) .
    6. Fig 5: Radio
    GM2776880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .
    7. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
    GM2778239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore) .
    8. Fig 7: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
    GM2893371Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the UAG instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG) Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN) 
    9. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
    GM2893374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the UDN instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG) Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN) 
    10. Fig 9: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
    GM2770414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore) .
    11. Fig 10: Instrument Panel Compartment
    GM2891957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
    12. Fig 11: Heater And Air Conditioning Remote Control
    GM2769295Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the heater and air conditioning remote control (1). Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement .
    13. Fig 12: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
    GM2778467Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the instrument panel outer air outlets left side (1) and right side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
  14. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico, N40)Steering Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1)Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
    15. Fig 13: Instrument Cluster
    GM2779550Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Encore) .
    16. Fig 14: Headlamp Switch
    GM2774968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore) .
    17. Fig 15: Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM2780401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
    18. Fig 16: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
    GM2780402Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts (1).
  19. Remove the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2).
    20. Fig 17: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly
    GM2780405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness assembly, to ensure proper reinstallation.
  21. Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical harness assembly to the instrument panel and position out of the way.
  22. With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) rearward and upward from the tie bar assembly.
  23. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  24. Transfer all necessary components.
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