Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Front Floor Console (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation (D07 without Denali) , or Front Floor Console Removal and Installation (DCH without Denali) , or Front Floor Console Removal and Installation (D07 with Denali) , or Front Floor Console Removal and Installation (DCH with Denali)
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Remove
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Release the instrument panel cluster trim plate (2) with a plastic trim tool.
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
- Install an appropriate device to prevent the steering column from rotating.
Steering Column Nut (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors attached to the steering column (2).
- Lower the steering column (2).
Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) - Remove
- Windshield Garnish Molding (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Radio Front Speaker (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Extension (1) - Remove
Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 6x ]
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Windshield Garnish Molding (3) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove
Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Radio Front Speaker (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 15x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 6x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) - Remove
Instrument Cluster Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Cluster (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique (2) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [ 10x ]
Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [ 3x ]
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (2) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [ 5x ]
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Radio Control (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (1) - Remove
- Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (2) - Remove
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Remove the wiring harness retainers form the right instrument panel outer air outlet duct.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Remove
Head-Up Display Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Head-Up Display (2) - Remove
Head-Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [ 3x ]
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
- Head-Up Display Bracket (2) - Remove
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
- Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (2) - Remove
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) - Remove [ 12x ]
- Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
Instrument Panel Carrier (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Driver Knee Bolster Brace Bolt (1) - Remove [ 4x ]
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Remove
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Use care not to bend or deform the thin area of the instrument panel trim pad.
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.