Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) SERVICING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

If the instrument panel cluster (IPC) that is being removed is to be sent to an authorized Delco Service Center, prior to shipping the unit, refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE PRECAUTIONS .

CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .

Fig 1: Disconnecting Head-Up Display Electrical Connector From Instrument Panel Cluster
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Carefully lift the head-up display (HUD) electrical harness from between the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the HUD, if equipped.
Disconnect the HUD electrical connector from the IPC, if equipped.
Remove the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws.
Raise the rear of the IPC slightly to release the locator tab, then lift the IPC to access the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Removing Instrument Panel Cluster To Steering Column Bracket Retaining Screws
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Disconnect the IPC electrical connector.
Remove the IPC.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Instrument Panel Cluster Electrical Connector
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