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Removal Procedure

WARNING:

When performing any service on or around the passenger airbag module or instrument panel, ensure that the module and panel are not disturbed or damaged in any way. Do not remove the module from the panel under any circumstances. If a service cannot be completed without removing the module from the panel, the module and panel must be removed together and each be replaced. The new module must be assembled into the new panel and its position verified. Failure to observe these steps may result in a nonfunctional or unwanted airbag deployment, which may injure you or others.

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
  2. GM4641115Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Garnish Molding (3) - Remove [2x] - Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement

  3. GM4624448Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover (1, 2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement 

  4. GM5064750Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Passenger Side (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side

  5. GM4645626Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Compartment (3) - Remove - Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement 

  6. GM4623267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio (1) - Remove - Radio Replacement (IOR, IOS) , or Radio Replacement (IOT)

  7. GM4626761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Right Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

  8. GM4626760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet - Left Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

  9. GM4624446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement 

  10. GM4645624Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the instrument panel center air outlet bezel (1). Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Bezel Replacement 

  11. GM4692952Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    { If equipped } Instrument Panel Trim Plate (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement 

  12. GM4620668Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Control Assembly (3) - Remove - Radio Control Assembly Replacement (IOR) , or Radio Control Assembly Replacement (IOS, IOT)

  13. GM4629247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control (1) - Remove - Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement

  14. GM4639536Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Left Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side

  15. GM4639539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Right Side (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side

  16. GM4422560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (2) - Remove - Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement

  17. GM4645631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Floor Console Trim Plate (2) - Remove - Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement 

  18. GM4645632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement 

  19. GM4645625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel (1) - Remove - Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel Replacement 

  20. GM4645629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Floor Console (4) - Remove - Front Floor Console Replacement 

  21. GM4645623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement 

  22. GM5064747Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side

  23. GM4605407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Headlamp Switch (1) - Remove - Headlamp Switch Replacement

  24. GM4589297Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Remove - Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement

  25. GM4645622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (2) - Remove - Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement 

  26. GM4589369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Data Link Connector Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]

  27. Data Link Connector (1) - Remove
  28. GM4629278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Cluster (2) - Remove - Instrument Cluster Replacement

  29. GM4620635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do not mistake the forward collision alert display bezel with the head up display bezel. The HUD bezel can not be removed from the instrument panel. It is part of the instrument panel and must not be removed.

    { If equipped } Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel (1) - Remove - Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel Replacement 

  30. GM4620658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) - Remove - Radio Front Speaker Grille Replacement

  31. GM4620664Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Front Center Speaker (2) - Remove - Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement

  32. GM4624874Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (2) - Remove - Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side

  33. GM4194489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Do NOT remove the steering wheel from the steering column and do NOT disconnect the steering column from the steering intermediate shaft.

    Steering Column Nut (1) - Loosen - Steering Column Replacement

  34. GM4629245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control (2) - Remove - Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control Replacement

  35. GM4731521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  36. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  37. GM4731644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Instrument Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [14x]

  38. GM4692982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness, to ensure proper reinstallation.

  39. Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the instrument panel (1) and position out of the way.
  40. With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) from the tie bar.
  41. Instrument Panel (1) - Remove
  42. NOTE:

    ONLY for a replacement, transfer parts as necessary.

  43. Transfer components as necessary.