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Removal Procedure

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    WARNING: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  3. Remove the window garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  6. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  8. Remove the BCM module from the I/P. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  9. Remove the I/P outer trim covers. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side  and Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  10. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  11. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  12. Remove the right side I/P trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
    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 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
  15. Remove the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
    16. Fig 2: Identifying 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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