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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION .
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the brake pedal bracket and the reinforcement. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
  3. Reroute the transmission shift cable through the I/P carrier. Refer to SHIFT CABLE .
  4. Release the retaining clips from the I/P wiring harness and reposition the wiring harness out of the way.
    Fig 1: Removing HVAC Module To Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier With Retaining Bolts
    G01721805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.
  6. Remove the left cross vehicle ground wire.
    Fig 2: Removing Left Cross Vehicle Ground Wire
    G01721806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the right cross vehicle ground wires.
    Fig 3: Removing Right Cross Vehicle Ground Wire
    G01721807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Unbolt the cross vehicle anchor tether (1) and let the tether hang.
  9. Unclip the antenna cable from the I/P carrier.
    Fig 4: Unbolting Cross Vehicle Anchor Tether
    G01721808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the HVAC bracket from the I/P carrier bracket.
  11. Remove the heads up display (HUD) bracket, if equipped. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement .
    Fig 5: Removing HVAC Bracket
    G01721809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the left hinge pillar.
    Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier To Left Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01721810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right hinge pillar.
    Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier To Right Hinge Pillar Bolts
    G01721811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. If you cannot remove the inner bolt because of interference with the windshield, gently bend the bolt stem when you remove the bolt from the I/P carrier. DISCARD the bolt.
    Fig 8: Removing Inner Bolt Because Of Interference With Windshield
    G01721812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle through the main wire harness.
  16. Remove the front defroster duct.
    Fig 9: Removing Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier
    G01721813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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