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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .
    2. Fig 1: View Of I/P, Module Yellow Connector & CPA
    GM464940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the right insulator panel. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) from the instrument panel (I/P) module connector (2).
  4. Remove the I/P module yellow connector (2) from the vehicle wiring harness yellow connector (1).
  5. Remove the I/P module yellow connector (2) from the I/P bracket (3).
    6. Fig 2: View Of I/P & Module Yellow Connector
    GM464929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Standard Models) or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (WC2/WC8) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  7. Note the routing position of the I/P module wire harness, to help in re-assembly.
  8. Push the I/P module yellow connector (2) back away from the I/P (3).
    9. Fig 3: View Of I/P, I/P Module, Connector & Fasteners
    GM427782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the I/P module mounting fasteners (2).
  10. Remove the I/P module (3) from the I/P (1).
  11. When removing the I/P module (3) do not damage pigtail and the connector (4).
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