Removal Procedure
- Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Chevrolet) .
- Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement (Chevrolet) .
- Remove the left floor front air outlet duct. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) .
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Chevrolet, Mexico, NJ1, With BTM, With N06) , or Steering Column Replacement (Chevrolet, Canada/United States, NJ1, With BTM, Without N06) , or Steering Column Replacement (Chevrolet, Canada/United States, NJ1, Without BTM, Without N06) , or Steering Column Replacement (Chevrolet, Mexico, NJ1, Without BTM, Without N06) , or Steering Column Replacement (Mexico, N40) .
Unsnap the instrument panel fuse block (1) and disconnect harness from the instrument panel tie bar assembly and position out of the way.
Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet) .
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- Remove the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.
Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.
Remove bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket.
Remove the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.
Remove the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.
Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness in order to ensure proper installation.
- Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
- With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly from the vehicle.