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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. GM2949084

    Remove both of the windshield side garnish moldings (2). Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement .

  3. GM2190304

    Remove the left instrument panel lower extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Replacement .

  4. GM2969198

    Remove the right instrument panel lower extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Extension Replacement .

  5. GM2969209

    Clip out the transmission control lever boot (1). Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .

  6. GM2192603

    Remove the instrument panel center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

  7. GM2968057

    Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover (1) - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .

  8. If equipped, disconnect the theft deterrent passenger compartment sensor disable switch (2).
  9. GM2969199

    Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover (1) - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .

  10. If equipped, disconnect the inflatable restraint instrument panel compartment module disable switch (2).
  11. GM2643498

    If equipped, remove the instrument panel lower airbag - driver side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side .

  12. GM2643499

    If equipped, remove the instrument panel lower airbag - passenger side (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side .

  13. GM2969204

    Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

  14. GM2190305

    Remove the left instrument panel extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .

  15. GM2969196

    Remove the right instrument panel extension (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .

  16. GM2190302

    Remove the front floor console (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

  17. GM2189509

    Remove the radio control assembly (3). Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement .

  18. GM2189508

    Remove the radio (1). Refer to Radio Replacement .

  19. GM2191415

    Remove the instrument panel upper center trim panel (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Center Trim Panel Replacement .

  20. GM2191035

    Remove the steering column upper trim cover (1). Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .

  21. GM2191040

    Remove the steering column lower trim cover (2). Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement .

  22. GM2191228

    Remove the headlamp switch molding (2). Refer to Headlamp Switch Molding Replacement .

  23. GM2191263

    Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel (2) - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .

  24. GM2968054

    Remove the instrument panel instrument cluster hood (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood Replacement .

  25. GM2968046

    Remove the instrument cluster cover (1). Refer to Instrument Cluster Cover Replacement .

  26. GM2968047

    Remove the driver information display cover (1). Refer to Driver Information Display Cover Replacement .

  27. GM2969206

    Remove the instrument panel outer air outlet ducts. Refer to and Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .

  28. Remove the 3 instrument panel upper trim panel bolts (1).
  29. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (2).
  30. GM2969207

    Remove the steering wheel upper trim cover (1). Refer to Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement .

  31. GM2969200

    Remove the instrument hood lower (1).

  32. GM2189592

    Remove the instrument cluster (3). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

  33. GM2968058

    Remove the instrument panel upper outer trim panel (1) - both sides. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Outer Trim Panel Replacement .

  34. GM2189478

    Remove the radio front center speaker (3). Refer to Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement .

  35. GM2190300

    Remove the sun load temperature sensor (1). Refer to Sun Load Temperature Sensor Replacement .

  36. GM2189481

    Remove the radio front speaker bracket (1) - both sides. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Bracket Replacement .

  37. GM2969203

    Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).

  38. GM2969201

    Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness assembly, to ensure proper reinstallation.

  39. Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical harness assembly to the instrument panel and position out of the way.
  40. With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) from the tie bar assembly.
  41. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  42. Transfer all necessary components.