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Removal Procedure

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  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  3. Remove the accessory trim plate, if not equipped with a front floor console. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - I/P Accessory .
  4. Adjust the front floor console for access, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (D06)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (D55)  .
  5. If equipped with column shift, adjust the shift lever to LOW.
  6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) outer trim covers.
    7. Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Covers
    G01755275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Open the I/P compartment.
  8. Remove the filler panel from the lower section of the I/P. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Outer - I/P Lower Trim .
  9. Remove the screw from the right end of the I/P cluster trim plate.
    Fig 2: Identifying Right End Of I/P Cluster Trim Plate Screw
    G01755276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Release the retaining tab on the right end of the trim plate.
    11. Fig 3: Identifying Right End Of I/P Cluster Trim Plate Retaining Tab
    G01755277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Tilt the steering column to the lowest position.
  12. Pull the trim plate at the right edge, working towards the left slowly, in order to release the retaining clips.
  13. Remove the I/P trim plate.
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