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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Console .
  2. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  3. Pull upward on the center upper trim panel (3) to disengage the retaining clips at each corner from the center trim panel (1).
  4. Remove the two lower screws (6) attaching the center trim panel (1) to the instrument panel assembly.
  5. Remove the two upper screws (4) attaching the center trim panel (1) to the instrument panel assembly.
  6. Remove the two center screws (2) attaching the center trim panel (1) to the instrument panel assembly.
  7. Remove the center trim panel (1), by disengaging the four clips (5) far enough to disconnect the wiring connectors from the rear of the hazard warning switch.
  8. Remove the center trim panel (1) from the instrument panel assembly.
  9. Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Instrument Panel - Center in HVAC.
  10. Remove the hazard warning switch. Refer to Hazard Warning Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  11. Fig 1: View Of Center Trim Panel & Components
    GM1358240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.