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Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. GM5921658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.

  3. Pull the windshield garnish moldings (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
    4. NOTE:

    Tether and Bolt are integral to the Windshield Garnish Molding.

  4. Access the windshield garnish bolts (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish moldings (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
  5. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
  6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  7. Windshield Garnish Molding - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]
  8. GM5910805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  9. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Remove
  10. GM6166469Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the plastic retaining tabs.

  11. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
  12. GM5910807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Plate Strap Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  13. Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood (2) - Remove
  14. GM6166471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  15. Instrument Panel Bolt Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
  16. GM6171232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

  17. Instrument Panel Bolt Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
  18. GM6174053Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Cluster Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  19. GM6174054Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the retaining tab.

  20. Instrument Cluster (1) - Remove
  21. GM6174056Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  22. GM6174057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Control (1) - Remove

  23. GM6200005Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connectors.

  24. Communication Interface Module Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  25. Communication Interface Module Bracket (2) - Remove
  26. GM5907912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.

  27. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
  28. GM5661048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) @ Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Remove

  29. GM5907916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  30. GM5907917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel knee bolster (1).

  31. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
  32. GM5907919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove

  33. GM5907920Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel switch trim plate (1).

  34. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (1) - Remove
  35. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  36. Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
  37. GM5910455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.

  38. GM5912123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Remove

  39. Release the retainers with a suitable plastic trim tool.
  40. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Left Side (2) - Remove
  41. GM5910478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rotate the steering wheel left and right to access the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover bolts (1).

  42. Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
  43. Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover (2) - Remove
  44. GM5924522Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  45. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Left Side (2) - Remove
  46. GM5908245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel center trim plate applique (1).

  47. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
  48. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  49. GM5914629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  50. Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control (2) - Remove
  51. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  52. GM6171230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  53. GM6171231Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel trim plate applique (1).

  54. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Right Side (1) - Remove
  55. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  56. GM5925358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  57. Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet (2) - Remove
  58. GM5907913Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.

  59. Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove
  60. GM5925232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  61. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Right Side (2) - Remove
  62. GM5908241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Open the instrument panel compartment door.

  63. Instrument Panel Compartment Door (2) @ Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener (1) - Disconnect
  64. GM5908242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lift the instrument panel compartment door (1) up using a suitable tool and take the instrument panel compartment door (1) out from the instrument panel compartment.

  65. GM5908243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Compartment Door (1) - Remove

  66. GM5907923Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]

  67. Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove
  68. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (3) - Remove
  69. GM5908248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel accessory bezel (1).

  70. Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel (1) - Remove
  71. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  72. GM5911443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Floor Console (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation 

  73. GM6154998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Floor Console Storage Tray Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  74. GM5911600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Floor Console Stowage Tray (1) - Remove

  75. GM5911641Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {With K4C} Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)

  76. GM6200039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    {With K4C} Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct (1) - Disconnect

  77. GM6199993Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [12x]

  78. GM5911711Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Remove

  79. GM5913305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to depress the steering wheel airbag access hole cover detents to remove the 2 covers (1).

  80. GM5913309Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Wheel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  81. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer.
  82. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  83. Steering Wheel Airbag (2) - Remove
  84. Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping
  85. GM5913311Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Loosen the steering wheel bolt (1) so that 2 - 3 threads are engaged.

  86. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  87. Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
  88. Steering Wheel Bolt (1) - Remove
  89. Steering Wheel (2) - Remove
  90. GM5927717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the retaining tabs.

  91. Turn Signal Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Remove
  92. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  93. GM5927716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the retaining tabs.

  94. Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch (1) @ Turn Signal Switch Bracket - Remove
  95. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  96. GM5910835Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Release the retainers with a suitable plastic trim tool.

  97. Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel (1) - Remove
  98. GM5918489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Forward Collision Alert Display Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  99. Forward Collision Alert Display (2) - Remove
  100. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  101. GM5921660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the sensor from Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille.

  102. Sun Load Temperature and Ambient Light and Security Indicator Sensor (1) - Remove
  103. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  104. GM5932208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove

  105. GM5932209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [5x]

  106. GM5932210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  107. Instrument Panel Wiring Harness (2) - Remove
  108. GM5932211Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove

  109. GM6200010Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  110. GM6175243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  111. Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Striker Bolt (2) - Remove
  112. Retainer (3) - Remove
  113. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  114. GM6175250Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    There may be few different retainers captured in the graphic.

    Retainer (1) - Remove [7x]

  115. Disconnect the electrical connector and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary. (2)
  116. GM5932215Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Wiring Harness Connector (1) - Remove [2x]

  117. GM5932216Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    There may be few different retainers captured in the graphic.

    Retainer (1) - Remove [4x]

  118. GM5932217Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.

  119. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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