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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
  2. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column filler panel screws.
  4. Pull out on the filler panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.
    5. Fig 1: View Of I/P Filler Panel
    GM877793Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the rear compartment release switch electrical connector.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Rear Compartment Release Switch Electrical Connector
    GM877797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower compartment screws and remove the compartment.
    7. Fig 3: View Of I/P Lower Compartment
    GM877799Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Unsnap and remove the upper steering column cover.
    8. Fig 4: View Of Upper Steering Column Cover
    GM877675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower steering column cover screws.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Lower Steering Column Cover Screws
    GM877677Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lower the steering column adjusting handle.
  10. Unsnap and remove the left lower steering column cover.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Left Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the right lower steering column cover.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Right Lower Steering Column Cover
    GM877680Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the left I/P trim panel screws.
  13. Pull up on the I/P trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners.
    14. Fig 8: View Of I/P Trim Panel
    GM877806Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch electrical connector.
  15. If equipped, disconnect the fog lamp switch connector.
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