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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the instrument panel carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
  2. Remove the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  3. Reposition the parking brake lever without disconnecting the cables, if equipped. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement .
  4. Remove the radio bracket. Refer to Radio Bracket Replacement .
  5. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Sedan)Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Coupe) .
  6. Remove the front side doors. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement (Sedan)Front Side Door Replacement (Coupe) .
  7. Remove the left and right side window defogger outlet ducts. Refer to Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the left and right air distributor ducts. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Right Side .
    9. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolts
    GM2831341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the instrument panel tie bar brace bolts (1) from the dash and cowl panel.
    10. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts At Body Side Outer Frame Access Holes
    GM2831343Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the body side outer frame access holes.
    11. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts At Body Side Outer Frame Access Holes
    GM2831346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the body side outer frame access holes.
    12. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fasteners
    GM2831348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Loosen the fasteners of instrument panel fuse block (1) and remove from the instrument panel tie bar assembly and position out of the way.
    13. Fig 5: Lower Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts At Instrument Panel Tie Bar Braces
    GM2831352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the lower instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) from the instrument panel tie bar braces.
    14. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly To Heater And Air Conditioning And Blower Module Bolts
    GM2832717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the heater and air conditioning and blower module.
    15. Fig 7: Upper Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt
    GM2832719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the upper instrument panel tie bar bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the instrument panel carrier support.
  16. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness and unclip the harness and reposition from the tie bar.
  17. Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
  18. Reposition the front floor carpet as necessary.
    19. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Tie Bar
    GM2832720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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