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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Instrument Panel Assembly
    GM1308543Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Remove the sun sensor. Refer to Sun Load Sensor Replacement .
  4. Remove the stereo cassette AM/FM radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  5. Remove the center molding.
  6. Remove the instrument cluster dimmer switch assembly.
  7. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement (Five Door/Wagon)  or Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement (Four Door) .
  8. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  9. Remove the glove box and the glove box housing. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  10. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    11. Fig 2: View Of I/P Fuse Block And Screws
    GM1308575Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screws and the instrument panel (I/P) side covers.
  12. Remove the screw and the I/P fuse block.
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Nuts And Bolts
    GM1308581Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the nuts and the bolts securing the steering column.
  14. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.
  15. Lower the steering column.
    16. Fig 4: View Of Steering Column Mount
    GM1308582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove bolts and screws.
  17. Remove the connecting pieces.
    18. Fig 5: Identifying I/P Bolt
    GM1308583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the bolt securing the middle of the I/P to the body.
    19. Fig 6: View Of Glove Box Brace Screws
    GM1308584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the I/P screws behind the glove box brace.
    20. Fig 7: View Of I/P Body Bolts
    GM1308585Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the bolts securing the sides of the I/P to the body.
  21. Disconnect the I/P electrical connectors.
  22. Remove the I/P.
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