Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the passenger insulator. Refer to Insulator Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Disconnect the brake release lever from the instrument panel (I/P).
- Remove the screws from the data link connector.
- Remove the data link connector from the I/P.
- Remove the I/P center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
- Remove the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center .
- Remove the left and right I/P side trim.
- Remove the assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assist Handle Replacement .
- Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
- Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster .
- Remove the left accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Left .
- Remove the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory Right .
- Remove the I/P air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
- Remove both windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
- Remove the radio from center stack. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
- Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Remove the Onstar® module from center stack. Refer to OnStar Button Assembly Replacement in Cellular Communication.
- Remove the traction control, air ride switch module assembly.
- Remove the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement in Transfer Case - BW 4484.
- Remove the rear wiper switch. Refer to Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement - Rear in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Remove headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right and Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Remove the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left and Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right in HVAC Systems - Automatic.
- Remove the nut from the I/P carrier center support.
- Remove the upper I/P carrier bolts.
- Remove the drivers and passenger side I/P carrier bolts.
- Disconnect the electrical connections from the body control module (BCM) to the body harness.
- Remove the wiring harnesses through the openings in the I/P retainer.
- Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.