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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in Airbag.
  2. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  3. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.
    4. Fig 1: View Of I/P Compartment
    GM877781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the I/P compartment screws.
  5. Remove the I/P compartment by pulling out on the compartment.
    6. Fig 2: View Of I/P Inflatable Restraint Module Bolts
    GM877723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts from the I/P inflatable restraint module.
  7. Slide the restraint module down and rearward to allow clearance for the I/P trim panel bracket.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Right I/P Trim Panel
    GM877808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the I/P trim panel screws.
    9. Fig 4: Removing Trim Panel
    GM877834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Push on the upper right corner of the trim panel while lifting up on the lower left corner to release the retaining clips and disengage the trim panel bracket from the I/P retainer.
  10. Pull up on the I/P trim panel in order to remove.
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