Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
Remove the defroster grille screw.
With a flat-bladed tool disengage the defroster grille from the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad.
With a flat-bladed tool disengage the outer trim covers from the I/P carrier.
Pull the cover rearward to disengage the locating tabs from I/P carrier.
Open the I/P compartment.
Remove the I/P trim pad screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing I/P Trim Pad Screws (Chevrolet)
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Remove the I/P trim pad (2) from the I/P carrier.