Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Left Hand Drive) or Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Right Hand Drive) .
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
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- Remove the 2 bolts (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the brake pedal/steering column support bracket.
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- Remove the right 2 carrier retaining bolts (1).
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- Remove the 2 lower center carrier retaining bolts.
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- Remove the left 2 I/P carrier retaining bolts (1).
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- Located near the radio, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
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- Located near the HVAC blower motor, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
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- Located near the OnStar® module, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
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- Remove the left courtesy lamp (1) from the I/P carrier.
- Partially remove the I/P carrier from the bulkhead.
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- Remove the right courtesy lamp from the I/P carrier.
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- Located near the steering column electrical connector, remove the I/P harness retainer (1) from the I/P carrier.
- If equipped with OnStar®, disconnect the connectors from the module.
- If replacing the I/P carrier, remove the OnStar® module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement
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- Remove the steering column (1) and SIR connector (2) from the I/P carrier.
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- Position the I/P wire harness in order to remove the I/P carrier.
- Position the HVAC control assembly cables in order to remove the I/P carrier.
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- Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.