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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  3. Remove the window garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  4. Remove the upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  5. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  6. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Trim Bezel Replacement - Center .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  8. Remove the BCM module from the I/P. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Computer/Integrating Systems.
  9. Remove the I/P outer trim covers. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right  and to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Left .
  10. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  11. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement .
  12. Remove the right side I/P trim panel. Refer to Console Trim Panel Replacement - Right .
    13. Fig 1: View Of Power Mirror Switch & Dimmer Switch Panel
    GM1344274Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the panel which contains the power mirror switch and the dimmer switch.
  14. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  15. Remove the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front in Interior Trim.
    16. Fig 2: Removing/Installing I/P Retainer Screws & Bolts
    GM1350099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the screws and the bolts which hold the I/P retainer to the cross beam.
    17. Fig 3: View Of I/P Retainer
    GM1347080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the I/P retainer from the vehicle.
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