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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the upper I/P panel. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER  .
  2. Remove the lower I/P panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER  .
  3. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
  4. Remove the instrument panel pad lower bolts (12).
  5. Remove the instrument panel pad lower (11).
  6. Remove ground cable.
    Fig 1: Removing Carrier Support Instrument Panel
    G01434016Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the I/P center support braces (6, 9). Refer to BRACKET REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CENTER SUPPORT  .
  8. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle duct from the heater case assembly.
  9. Remove the following retainers from the instrument panel reinforcement at the hinge pillars:
    • The 5 bolts
    • The nuts
  10. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement (4) from the vehicle.
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