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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
  5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
  7. Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
  12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  13. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  15. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

    If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  17. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
    18. Fig 1: View Of Upper I/P Bolt Covers
    GM1297191Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
    19. Fig 2: View Of Upper I/P Retaining Nuts & HVAC Retaining Duct Screws
    GM1245399Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
  20. Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.
    21. Fig 3: View Of Rear IPC Screw
    GM1348209Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.
    22. Fig 4: View Of I/P Compartment Door Latch Retaining Screws
    GM1348208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
  23. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.
    24. Fig 5: View Of Hazard Switch Harness
    GM1348214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
  25. Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
  26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
    27. Fig 6: View Of IPM Screws
    GM1348207Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.
    28. Fig 7: View Of I/P End Cap Screw
    GM1408365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.
    29. Fig 8: View Of I/P Compartment Folding Panel & I/P Carrier Screw
    GM1348206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
  30. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.
    31. Fig 9: Grasping Lower Center Edge Of I/P
    GM1348210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
  32. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.
    33. Fig 10: Grasping Lower Right Edge Of I/P
    GM1348212Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  33. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
  34. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.
    35. Fig 11: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - IPM Opening
    GM1348202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
    36. Fig 12: View Of HVAC Vent I/P Wiring Harness Clips
    GM1348204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  36. Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.
    37. Fig 13: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - IPC Opening
    GM1348205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
    38. Fig 14: View Of I/P Wiring Harness Clips - Left IPC Opening
    GM1348199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
  39. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.
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