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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the garnish moldings from the left and the right windshield pillars. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
    2. 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.
  2. Use your fingers to lift under the edge of the I/P upper trim panel adjacent to the trim clips. If equipped, disengage the trim panel retainers on the sides of the Head Up Display (HUD) first.
    3. Fig 1: HUD Trim Panel Retainers
    GM1195543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Rearward Retainer
    GM1195772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disengage the remaining trim panel retainers. Lift the trim panel for access.
  5. Use clean shop towels to protect the I/P trim pad from the trim panel retainers. Rotate the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) ambient light sensor.
  6. Remove the sensor from the trim panel.
    7. Fig 3: DRL Ambient Light Sensor
    GM929317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Rotate the Theft LED.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Theft LED
    GM928779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the LED from the trim panel.
    9. Fig 5: View Of LED & Trim Panel
    GM929254Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.
    10. Fig 6: View Of I/P Upper Trim Panel
    GM910545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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