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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Bucket Seat Replacement .
  3. Remove the center floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  5. Remove the front I/P speakers.
  6. Remove the instrument panel center trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  8. Remove the ashtray/storage bin. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  9. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  10. Remove the left and right instrument panel insulator panels. Refer to and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side  and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  11. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
  12. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  13. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
    14. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Retainer Screws
    GM1438949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the screws securing the instrument panel retainer to the carrier.
    15. Fig 2: Passenger Side Instrument Panel Retainer Screws
    GM1438955Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Note the instrument panel wire harness routing.
  15. Remove the screws securing the passenger side of the instrument panel retainer.

    Two of the screws on the side are concealed by the retainer.

    16. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Retainer
    GM1438962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the instrument panel retainer.
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