Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the right instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the right instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the instrument panel upper compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the radio control. Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the instrument panel center air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the bolts (1) to loosen the instrument panel upper trim panel.
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the right instrument panel retainer (1) from the instrument panel assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connection.
- Carefully lift up the instrument panel upper trim panel enough to remove the instrument panel retainer (1).