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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Front Side Door
    GM4278478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove Front Side Door (4). Refer to Front Side Door Replacement
  2. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side
    GM4373390Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side
  4. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Left Center Air Outlet Duct
    GM4373386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Left)
  6. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Right Center Air Outlet Duct
    GM4373391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Right)
  8. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side
    GM4374601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side
  10. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Braces
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  11. Remove Instrument Panel Tie Bar Braces (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Replacement 
  12. Fig 7: Human Machine Interface Control Module Bracket
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  13. Remove Human Machine Interface Control Module Bracket (2). Refer to Human Machine Interface Control Module Bracket Replacement
  14. Fig 8: Brake Pedal Bracket Bolt
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  15. Remove Brake Pedal Bracket Bolt (1)
  16. Fig 9: Brake Pedal Bracket Bolts
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  17. Remove Brake Pedal Bracket Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  18. Fig 10: Windshield Wiper Transmission
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  19. Remove Windshield Wiper Transmission (2). Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement
  20. Fig 11: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt
    GM4310263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1)
  22. Fig 12: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts
    GM4310264Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  24. Fig 13: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts
    GM4310265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Remove Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  26. Fig 14: Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolts
    GM4310266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Remove Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolts (1) (Qty: 4)
  28. Fig 15: Instrument Panel Tie Bar and Bolts
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  29. Remove Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolts (1) (Qty: 2)
  30. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.
  31. Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
  32. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly from the vehicle (2).
  33. Transfer components as necessary.