Removal Procedure
Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Left Side (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) 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) Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side (Terrain)
- Front Floor Console - Remove - Front Floor Console Replacement (Equinox) Front Floor Console Replacement (Terrain) Front Floor Console Replacement (Terrain 2022)
- Remove the left and right windshield garnish molding. Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Equinox)Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
- Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct - Left Side - Remove - Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Equinox)Floor Rear Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Remove the left and right instrument panel outer trim cover (1). Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Terrain)
{ If equipped }Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove - Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Equinox)Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
Remove the left and right radio front speaker (2). Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Equinox)Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Terrain)
Radio Control Assembly (2) - Remove - Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Equinox)Radio Control Assembly Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Trim Pad - Left Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Equinox) Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement (Terrain)
Forward Collision Alert Display (2) - Remove - Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Equinox)Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (Equinox)Instrument Panel Light Conductor Lamp Replacement (GMC)
Instrument Panel Compartment Door (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Terrain without UV7) Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement (Terrain with UV7)
Serial Data Gateway Module (1) - Remove - Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Equinox)Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with MNH, NMK, or MHG)Serial Data Gateway Module Replacement (Terrain with M3U, M3D, or M3H)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Cluster (2) - Remove - Instrument Cluster Replacement (Equinox)Instrument Cluster Replacement (Terrain)
Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control (1) - Remove - Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Equinox)Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement (Terrain)
Communication Interface Module (1) - Remove - Communication Interface Module Replacement (Equinox)Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOS, IOT, IOU)Communication Interface Module Replacement (Terrain with IOR)
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Remove - Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side (Equinox)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)Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Terrain)
Instrument Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Terrain without UV7) Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Terrain with UV7)
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Equinox) Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Terrain) Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Terrain with UV7) Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement (Terrain without UV7)
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct (1) - Remove - Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox)Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Equinox)Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Replacement (Terrain)
Steering Column (1) - Remove - Steering Column Replacement (Equinox)Steering Column Replacement (Terrain)
{ If equipped }Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Air Duct Replacement (Equinox)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)Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding Replacement (Terrain)
Radio Bracket (2) - Remove - Radio Bracket Replacement (Equinox)Radio Bracket Replacement (Terrain)
Remove the left instrument panel center lower bracket (3). Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Left Side) Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) 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) Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Equinox - Right Side) Instrument Panel Center Lower Bracket Replacement (Terrain - Left Side) 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)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
Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Hole Plug (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (2) - Remove [ 3x ]
Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Hole Plug (1) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (2) - 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.
Disconnect all electrical connectors.
- 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.