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Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. Put shifter in neutral and block wheels.
  2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  3. Disable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM procedure. (However, you will not be able to remove key from ignition.)
  4. Gently pull on left and right side console extensions to remove extensions.
    Fig 1: Removing Console Extensions
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  5. On power windows, using a small flat blade tool, gently pry upward on rear portion of the power window switch to partially disengage switch from console.
  6. On power windows, disconnect power window switch harness from switch and remove power window switch.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Power Window Switch
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  7. Disengage console park brake boot by squeezing the boot in while pulling upward.
  8. Lift park brake boot over park brake assembly.
    9. Fig 3: Lifting Park Brake Boot Over Park Brake Assembly
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  9. Remove front console tray by pulling upward on tray assembly.
    10. Fig 4: Removing Front Console Tray
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  10. Disconnect console wiring harness from main body harness located under front console tray.
  11. On automatic transmissions, pull up on PRNDL cover to disengage cover.
    12. Fig 5: Disengaging PRNDL Cover
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  12. On 5-speed transmissions, pull up on shifter boot to disengage boot.
    13. Fig 6: Disengaging Shifter Boot
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  13. Move front seats to forward most position and remove console rear fasteners.
  14. Remove console front fasteners.
    15. Fig 7: Removing Console Front Fasteners
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  15. Gently lift console up and over shifter or PRNDL cover and remove console assembly.
  16. Remove I/P-to-floor pan bracket nuts from studs.
    17. Fig 8: Removing I/P-To-Floor Pan Bracket Nuts From Studs
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  17. Remove center trim plate by grabbing trim plate at A/C vent area and gently pulling to disengage attaching clips.
  18. Tilt trim plate sideways and disconnect trim plate switch harnesses, then remove trim plate.
    19. Fig 9: Removing Trim Plate
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  19. Remove radio fasteners and partially remove radio to expose radio electrical connectors.
  20. Disconnect radio electrical connector(s), antenna, and radio ground strap from radio. Then remove radio.
    21. Fig 10: Removing Radio
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  21. Remove HVAC control head fasteners and partially remove controller. Let control head hang loose in I/P opening.
    22. Fig 11: Removing HVAC Control Head Fasteners & Partially Removing Controller
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  22. Disconnect wiring harness clip to I/P at center outlet.
    23. Fig 12: Disconnecting Wiring Harness Clip To I/P At Center Outlet
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  23. Turn steering wheel to 3 o'clock position.
  24. Remove inflator module by inserting a stubby flat blade screwdriver into the triangle shaped hole in rear steering wheel shroud.
  25. Turn screwdriver to release spring fastener, while lifting up on corner of bag closest to that fastener.
    26. Fig 13: Releasing Spring Fastener
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  26. Repeat for second fastener.
  27. Turn steering wheel to 9 o'clock position.
  28. Repeat steps until all spring fasteners are released.
  29. Disconnect inflator module harness and horn lead.
  30. Remove inflator module.
    31. Fig 14: Removing Inflator Module
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  31. Disconnect cruise control (if equipped) switch connection and disconnect harness from steering wheel.
    32. Fig 15: Disconnecting Harness From Steering Wheel
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  32. Remove steering wheel attachment nut and discard.
    33. Fig 16: Removing Steering Wheel Attachment Nut & Discard
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  33. Install Steering Wheel Puller KM-210.
    34. Fig 17: Installing Steering Wheel Puller KM-210
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  34. Remove steering wheel while feeding the wiring through the wheel opening.
    NOTE: Always align the front wheels to the straight-ahead position when installing or removing a coil assembly. If a coil is removed without the wheels in a straight-ahead position and steering wheel has not been moved, the same coil assembly can be reinstalled if coil hub has not been rotated.
    NOTE: If yellow tab is not available, use tape to prevent SIR coil from rotating.
  35. Insert yellow tab or use a piece of tape to prevent SIR coil from rotating.
  36. Remove upper and lower steering column cover attachments.
    37. Fig 18: Removing Upper & Lower Steering Column Cover Attachments
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  37. Remove ignition switch bezel and remove covers.
    38. Fig 19: Removing Ignition Switch Bezel & Covers
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  38. Remove wiper/washer switch and headlamp/turn switch.
    NOTE: Cover top of steering column.
    39. Fig 20: Removing Wiper/Washer Switch & Headlamp/Turn Switch
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  39. Position steering column to its lowest position.
  40. Remove left side I/P lower closeout panel (hush panel) retainers and let closeout panel (hush panel) hang loose.
    41. Fig 21: Removing Left Side I/P Lower Closeout Panel (Hush Panel) Retainers
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  41. Remove I/P filler (knee bolster) by pulling at attaching clip locations.
    42. Fig 22: Removing I/P Filler (Knee Bolster)
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  42. Remove upper and lower I/P cluster trim plate fasteners and remove trim plate.
    43. Fig 23: Removing Trim Plate
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  43. Remove upper and lower I/P cluster fasteners and pull rearward to remove cluster.
    44. Fig 24: Removing Cluster
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  44. Disconnect I/P cluster wiring harness from I/P cluster.
    45. Fig 25: Disconnecting I/P Cluster Wiring Harness From I/P Cluster
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  45. Remove left side HVAC vent housing and disconnect electrical connections.
    46. Fig 26: Removing Left Side HVAC Vent Housing
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  46. Remove left side lower air outlet duct.
    47. Fig 27: Removing Left Side Lower Air Outlet Duct
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  47. Open glove compartment door.
  48. Remove glove compartment lamp assembly by pulling on lamp plunger.
  49. Disconnect glove compartment lamp wiring harness connector from glove compartment lamp.
    50. Fig 28: Disconnecting Glove Compartment Lamp Wiring Harness Connector From Glove Compartment Lamp
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  50. Remove right side I/P lower closeout panel (hush panel) retainers.
    51. Fig 29: Removing Right Side I/P Lower Closeout Panel (Hush Panel) Retainers
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  51. Pull closeout panel (hush panel) rearward to detach from forward retainers.
  52. Remove right side heater outlet assembly retainer and remove outlet.
    53. Fig 30: Removing Outlet
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  53. Remove glove compartment door fasteners and door.
    54. Fig 31: Removing Glove Compartment Door Fasteners & Door
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  54. Remove glove compartment bin fasteners.
    55. Fig 32: Removing Glove Compartment Bin Fasteners
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  55. Slowly remove glove compartment bin tilting bin downward to expose the BCM residing on top of glove compartment.
    56. Fig 33: Removing Glove Compartment Bin
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  56. Remove BCM from glove compartment by sliding module out of attaching slots.
  57. Remove glove compartment bin.
  58. Let BCM hang on wiring harness.
  59. Pull upward at vent locations and remove windshield defroster grille.
    60. Fig 34: Removing Windshield Defroster Grille
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  60. Unsnap hood release handle from I/P by using a small screwdriver to disengage retainer clips on both sides.
    61. Fig 35: Unsnapping Hood Release Handle From I/P
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  61. Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) by pulling downward at connector location.
    62. Fig 36: Removing Data Link Connector (DLC)
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  62. Remove I/P harness clips to I/P at lower steering column location.
    63. Fig 37: Removing I/P Harness Clips To I/P
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  63. Remove I/P harness clips to I/P at center outlet and glove compartment opening location.
    64. Fig 38: Removing I/P Harness Clips To I/P
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  64. Remove fastener at left side I/P to beam location.
    65. Fig 39: Removing Fastener At Left Side I/P
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  65. Remove two fasteners behind I/P cluster location.
  66. Remove two fasteners at upper glove compartment location.
  67. Remove two fasteners at end bracket location.
  68. Remove three fasteners at windshield defroster location.
  69. Carefully remove I/P assembly from vehicle.
    70. Fig 40: Removing I/P Assembly
    G01833470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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