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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Instrument Panel Upper Trim
    GM866425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
  2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim.
    1. Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
      2. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.
    2. Disengage the clips at the locations by grasping the edges of the I/P upper trim and lifting up.
    3. Disengage the hook-and-loop fastener attachments at the rear of the I/P upper trim by reaching under the panel and lifting straight up.
    4. Raise the I/P upper trim enough to clear the VIN plate.
    3. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Upper Trim
    GM869041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disable the head curtain inflator modules, if equipped. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
    4. Fig 3: Steering Column Filler Panel Bolts
    GM866671Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Loosen the steering column filler panel bolts.
    5. NOTE: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.
  5. Remove the left endcap assembly.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Carefully disengage the clips at the I/P retainer assembly locations. Using a blunt tool will aid in disengaging the clips.
    3. Maneuver the assemblies past the inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
    6. Fig 4: Pry The Edges Of The Ignition Lock Bezel
    GM866448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Gently pry the edges of the ignition lock bezel with a blunt tool and separate from the lower shroud.
  7. Remove the upper and lower steering column shroud and fasteners.
    8. Fig 5: Upper And Lower Steering Column Shroud And Fasteners
    GM866520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the screws from the lower steering column shroud.
  9. Lower the steering column by pushing down on the steering column adjusting handle.
  10. Lift and remove the upper shroud from the steering column.
    11. Fig 6: I/P Bezel
    GM866615Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the I/P bezel:
    1. Disengage the clips from the retainer assembly by grasping the edges of the bezel near the clip location and pull outward.
    2. Depress the wiring connector tabs and remove the harnesses from the dimmer/traction control switch assembly.
    12. Fig 7: Instrument Panel Cluster
    GM866637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the instrument panel cluster.
    1. Remove the screws.
    2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P cluster by squeezing the tabs on each side of the connector.
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