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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to IPC Servicing Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    Fig 1: UV Inverter Wiring Covers
    GM183243Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) from the vehicle. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  2. Remove the ultra-violet (UV) inverter wiring covers; unsnap.
  3. Fig 2: UV Inverter Electrical Connectors
    GM183245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the UV inverter electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the UV inverter mounting screws.
  6. Remove the UV inverter.
  7. Fig 3: Electrical Connectors At IPC Printed Circuit Board
    GM183249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the IPC printed circuit board.
  9. Remove the IPC rear cover retaining screws.
  10. Remove the rear cover; unsnap.
  11. Fig 4: Side Electrical Connector To Circuit Board
    GM183253Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the (side) electrical connector from the circuit board.
  13. Remove the circuit board retaining screws.
  14. Tilt the circuit board up slightly.
  15. Unsnap the circuit board tabs and lift slowly.
  16. Disconnect the chime connector from the circuit board.
  17. Tilt the circuit board out of the way.

    Tilt the board slowly and make sure the flat wires do not become kinked or loose.

  18. Twist to remove the appropriate bulb/socket from the IPC.