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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT -- WINDSHIELD PILLAR .

    Important:  Remove the upper trim panel slowly, because the retainer clips could possibly fall into the instrument panel.

  2. Lift the upper trim panel approximately 51 mm (2.0 in) and pull rearward to release the upper trim panel retainers from the instrument panel (I/P).
  3. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Removing I/P Upper Trim Panel
    G01517733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped, remove the sun load sensor.
  5. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.