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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. Fig 1: View Of I/P Compartment
    GM877781Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment screws.
  4. Pull out on the I/P compartment in order to remove.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Right I/P Trim Panel
    GM877808Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right .
    6. Fig 3: View Of I/P Filler Panel
    GM877793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the I/P filler panel screws.
  7. Pull out on the I/P filler panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Rear Compartment Release Switch Electrical Connector
    GM877797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear compartment release switch.
    9. Fig 5: View Of I/P Lower Compartment
    GM877799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the I/P lower compartment screws and remove the I/P lower compartment.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Upper Steering Column Cover
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  10. Unsnap and remove the upper steering column cover.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
    GM877677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws from the lower steering column cover.
    12. Fig 8: View Of Left Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Lower the steering column adjusting handle.
  13. Unsnap and remove the left lower steering column cover.
    14. Fig 9: View Of Right Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the right lower steering column cover.
    15. Fig 10: View Of I/P Trim Panel
    GM877806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the left I/P trim panel screws.
  16. Pull up on the I/P trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.
  17. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P dimmer switch.
  18. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp switch connector.
  19. Remove the I/P trim panel.
    20. Fig 11: View Of I/P Center Trim Panel
    GM877810Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the I/P center trim panel screws and the I/P center trim panel.
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