Removal Procedure
Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Left Side (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Right Side (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
- Front Floor Console - Remove - Front Floor Console Replacement (Equinox) , or Front Floor Console Replacement (Terrain)
- Remove the left and right windshield garnish molding. Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Equinox) , or Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
Remove the left and right instrument panel outer trim cover (1). Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Terrain)
{ If equipped }Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove - Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
Remove the left and right radio front speaker (2). Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
Radio Control Assembly (2) - Remove - Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Left Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Right Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Extension Replacement (Terrain)
Forward Collision Alert Display (2) - Remove - Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Equinox) , or Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (GMC)
Instrument Panel Compartment Door (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Terrain)
Serial Data Gateway Module (1) - Remove - Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Equinox) , or Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with MNH, NMK, or MHG) , or Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with M3U, M3D, or M3H)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Cluster (2) - Remove - Instrument Cluster Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Cluster Replacement (Terrain)
Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control (1) - Remove - Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Equinox) , or Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Terrain)
Communication Interface Module (1) - Remove - Communication Interface Module Replacement (Equinox) , or Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOS, IOT, IOU) , or Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOR)
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Replacement
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Remove - Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side (Equinox) , or Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove - Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) , or Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Terrain)
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct (1) - Remove - Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Steering Column (1) - Remove - Steering Column Replacement (Equinox) , or Steering Column Replacement (Terrain)
{ If equipped }Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct Replacement (Equinox) , or Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Brake Pedal Bolt (1) - Remove
Brake Pedal Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Remove the left and right front side door. Front Side Door Replacement
- Remove the left and right front side door sill. Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement (Equinox) , or Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
Radio Bracket (2) - Remove - Radio Bracket Replacement (Equinox) , or Radio Bracket Replacement (Terrain)
Remove the left instrument panel center lower bracket (3). Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Right Side)
Remove the right instrument panel center lower bracket (3). Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) , or Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Right Side)
Remove the left and right air inlet grille panel extension (1). Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement (Left Side) , or Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension Replacement (Right Side)
Remove the left and right windshield wiper arm (3). Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
If equipped, remove the zip tie (1).
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block (2) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Fuse Block Bracket Bolt (3) - Remove [2x]
Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) - Remove
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
- Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
- Use a suitable tool to release the HVAC module tabs from the tie bar.
- NOTE:
Loosening the nut will aid in releasing the HVAC module from the tie bar.
Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Nut (1) @ Cowl Panel - Loosen
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
There are two tabs on the body hinge pillar tie bar bracket (1) that may interfere with the removal of the tie bar.
- When removing the instrument panel tie bar reposition bracket for clearance of the brake pedal assembly guide pins for removal of the tie bar.
Use a suitable tool to push the tab (1) down.
Use a suitable tool to push the tab (1) down.
With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel tie bar (1) from the vehicle.
- Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.
- Disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument panel tie bar.