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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator fasteners.
  4. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the left I/P insulator. Remove the left I/P insulator.
    5. Fig 1: Left I/P Insulator Fasteners
    GM1202960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a plastic trim tool to remove the ignition switch bezel.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Cylinder Bezel
    GM910510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull the I/P accessory trim plate rearward.
  7. Disconnect the Driver Information Center (DIC) electrical connector. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
    8. Fig 3: Electrical Connector & Driver Information Display
    GM928828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pull the left I/P compartment access hole cover from the I/P trim pad. Remove the cover.
    9. Fig 4: View Of Left Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
    GM929251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disengage the DLC retainers. Press the DLC through the opening.
    10. Fig 5: View Of DLC Retainers
    GM929296Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the I/P steering column opening filler screws.
  11. Pull the steering column opening filler rearward to disengage the retainers. Remove the steering column opening filler.
    12. Fig 6: I/P Steering Opening Filler
    GM928912Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left 
  13. Remove the STAR connector from the I/P trim pad.
    14. Fig 7: View Of STAR Connector & I/P Trim Pad
    GM1205340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  15. Pull the I/P cluster trim plate rearward.
  16. Disconnect the headlamp dimmer switch electrical connector. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.
    17. Fig 8: I/P Accessory Trim Plate
    GM928956Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the instrument cluster screws.
  18. Pull the instrument cluster towards you and disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the instrument cluster.
    19. Fig 9: View Of Instrument Cluster
    GM928746Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the I/P cluster trim assembly screw.
    20. Fig 10: I/P Cluster Trim Bezel Assembly Screw
    GM928876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the I/P cluster trim assembly.
  21. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
    22. NOTE: Use the following method to disengage the Head Up Display (HUD) retainers. Do NOT pry the retainers with a flat-bladed tool or other similar device.
    1. Disengage the I/P upper trim panel retainers on the sides of the HUD.
    2. Disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.

    Failure to follow this method could break the tab on the HUD.
  22. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  23. If equipped, remove the Head Up Display (HUD). Refer to Head Up Display Replacement .
  24. If equipped, carefully disengage the radio front speaker grille retainers. Remove the speaker grille.
    25. Fig 11: View Of Radio Front Speaker Grille
    GM1202439Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. If equipped, remove the radio front speaker screws.
  26. Lift the speaker out of the opening. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the speaker.
    27. Fig 12: View Of Radio Front Speaker
    GM929169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the I/P center compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) - Center .
  28. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems-Manual.
  29. Remove the radio screws.
    30. Fig 13: View Of Radio Screws
    GM928859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Pull the radio toward you. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness and the antenna cable connector from the radio. Remove the radio.
    31. Fig 14: View Of Radio
    GM929292Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the ignition switch bolts and reposition the ignition switch.
    32. Fig 15: Ignition Switch & I/P Trim Pad
    GM929187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Using the finger opening, remove the right I/P compartment access hole cover.
    33. Fig 16: Right I/P Compartment Access Hole Cover
    GM1203017Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Remove the right I/P insulator fasteners.
    34. Fig 17: Right Closeout/Insulator Panel
    GM1202757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the right I/P insulator. Remove the right I/P insulator.
  35. Remove the I/P trim plate (glove box inboard). Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  36. Pull the I/P trim plate (glove box outboard) rearward in order to release the retainers. Remove the I/P trim plate.
    37. Fig 18: I/P Trim Plate (Glove Box Outboard)
    GM929385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  38. Remove the fasteners (1, 2) at both sides of the I/P compartment opening.
    39. Fig 19: I/P Compartment Opening
    GM1204721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  39. Disengage the outboard remote keyless entry (RKE) module retainers from the I/P trim pad.
  40. Disconnect the RKE module electrical connector. Remove the RKE module.
    41. Fig 20: View Of RKE Module
    GM1205341Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  41. Remove the I/P trim pad screws.
  42. Remove the I/P trim pad bolts near the windshield
    43. Fig 21: I/P Trim Pad Screws & Bolts
    GM928613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module bracket bolts.
    44. Fig 22: I/P Module Bracket Bolts
    GM1202160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  44. Remove the I/P trim pad bolts at the cluster pocket.
    45. Fig 23: I/P Trim Pad Bolts
    GM928612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. Remove the bolt in the center stack area.
    46. Fig 24: Center Stack Area Bolt
    GM1204706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  46. Reposition the I/P wiring harness leads.
  47. Disengage the dash panel insulator retainers near the windshield.
    48. Fig 25: Dash Panel Insulator Retainers
    GM953654Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  48. Reposition the I/P trim pad.
  49. Remove the SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  50. Disengage the I/P center and outer air outlet retainers. Remove the air outlets.
    51. Fig 26: I/P Center & Outer Air Outlets
    GM928621Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Remove the side window defog outlet screw.
  52. Remove the side window defog outlet.
    53. Fig 27: Side Window Defog Outlet
    GM928886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Remove the I/P trim pad.
    54. Fig 28: Identifying I/P Trim Pad
    GM929386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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