Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hummer H2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the passenger insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
- 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 Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the left and right I/P side trim.
- Remove the assist handle. Refer to Instrument Panel Assist Handle Replacement .
- Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
- Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
- Remove the left accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the right accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the I/P air bag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
- Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
- Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
- Remove both windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the radio from center stack. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement for the automatic system.
- Remove the OnStar® module from center stack. Refer to OnStar Button Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the traction control, air ride switch module assembly.
- Remove the transfer case control switch module. Refer to Transfer Case Shift Control Module Replacement for the BW 4484 transfer case.
- Remove the rear wiper switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
- Remove headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
- Remove the upper HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Right Side and Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Upper Left Side for the automatic system.
- Remove the lower HVAC air temperature sensors from the HVAC ducts. Refer to Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Left Side and Air Temperature Sensor Replacement - Lower Right Side for the automatic system.
- 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
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