Communication Interface Module Bracket Service Positioning

Fig 1: Positioning Communication Interface Module Bracket Service

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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NOTE: All procedures must be followed in the order shown to be able to remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly. NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical wiring to the modules or remove the modules from the communications interface module bracket when following the service positioning procedure. Preliminary Procedures Remove the inner and outer instrument panel lower trim pad retainers. Refer to Lower Trim Pad Retainer Replacement (Outer) , Lower Trim Pad Retainer Replacement (Inner) . Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement . Remove the right and left front side door opening floor carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement . Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement . Release the hood latch release handle from the tie bar assembly and position out of the way. Release the data link connector from the instrument panel tie bar assembly, and position out of the way.
1	Communication Interface Module Bracket Fastener (Qty: 4)
2	Communication Interface Module Bracket Assembly Procedure Position the communication interface module bracket assembly out of the way.

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NOTE:

All procedures must be followed in the order shown to be able to remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical wiring to the modules or remove the modules from the communications interface module bracket when following the service positioning procedure.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the inner and outer instrument panel lower trim pad retainers. Refer to Lower Trim Pad Retainer Replacement (Outer) , Lower Trim Pad Retainer Replacement (Inner) .
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
Remove the right and left front side door opening floor carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Release the hood latch release handle from the tie bar assembly and position out of the way.
Release the data link connector from the instrument panel tie bar assembly, and position out of the way.

Communication Interface Module Bracket Fastener (Qty: 4)

Communication Interface Module Bracket Assembly
Procedure
Position the communication interface module bracket assembly out of the way.