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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Turn Signal Switch Bracket
    GM3414291Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    For vehicles fitted with SMART KEY, ensure the electric steering lock mechanism is UNLOCKED before disabling the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    NOTE:

    Upon completing this procedure, leave the steering column in the fully lowered and extended position to aid further procedures.

  1. Remove the turn signal switch bracket (1). Refer to Turn Signal Switch Bracket Replacement .
    2. Fig 2: Front Floor Console
    GM3232500Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the front floor console (1). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Automatic) Front Floor Console Replacement (Manual) .
    3. Fig 3: Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Left Side
    GM3533140Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the left front floor console extension panel (1). Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side .
    4. Fig 4: Front Floor Console Extension Panel - Right Side
    GM3533138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the right front floor console extension panel (1). Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side .
    5. Fig 5: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
    GM3586050Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
    6. Fig 6: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Covers
    GM3402826Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the left and right instrument panel outer trim cover (1). Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
    7. Fig 7: Floor Front Air Outlet Duct & Fasteners - Left Side
    GM3417424Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the left front floor air outlet duct (2) and disconnect the lower left duct air temperature sensor. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side .
    8. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Ignition Lock Key Transmitter Antenna
    GM3559733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the instrument panel ignition lock key transmitter antenna (1). Refer to Ignition Lock Key Transmitter Antenna Replacement - Instrument Panel .
    9. Fig 9: Radio & Fasteners
    GM3559709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement .
    10. Fig 10: Radio Front Center Speaker & Fasteners
    GM3559713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the radio front center speaker (2). Refer to Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement .
    11. Fig 11: Instrument Cluster Assembly
    GM3402863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the instrument cluster (2) complete with the steering column upper trim cover and fabric closeout attached. Take caution to ensure the fabric closeout base plate pegs are released prior to removal. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
    12. Fig 12: Head-Up Display Bezel
    GM3530736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the head-up display bezel (1). Refer to Head-Up Display Bezel Replacement .
    13. Fig 13: Right Front Floor Air Outlet Duct & Mounting Components
    GM3417760Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the right front floor air outlet duct (3) and disconnect the lower right duct air temperature sensor. Refer to Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
    14. Fig 14: Instrument Panel Assembly Fasteners
    GM3512767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the instrument panel assembly fasteners (1) and (2).
  15. Pull upwards on the left side window defogger outlet duct and remove.
    16. Fig 15: Driver Side Instrument Panel Lower Airbag
    GM3582144Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower airbag (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Driver Side .
    17. Fig 16: Instrument Panel Assembly Fasteners
    GM3512768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the instrument panel assembly fasteners (1).
  18. Disconnect the data link connector.
    19. Fig 17: Instrument Panel Assembly Fasteners
    GM3512770Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the instrument panel assembly fasteners (1).
    20. NOTE:

    These screws are longer than all other instrument panel assembly fasteners.

  20. Use a suitable tool to remove the instrument panel outer air outlet duct retainer.
    21. Fig 18: Shift Knob Trim Plate & Boot Assembly
    GM2964476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove the automatic transmission control lever knob (1). Refer to Transmission Control Lever Knob Replacement .
    22. Fig 19: Selector Lever Housing
    GM1954236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Disconnect the selector lever housing (2) from the base (1) by depressing the four retaining tabs (3). Disconnect any electrical connectors. Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Actuator Replacement .
    23. Fig 20: Instrument Panel Assembly Fasteners
    GM3512771Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Remove the instrument panel assembly fasteners (1) and (2).
  24. Pull upwards on the right side window defogger outlet duct and remove.
    25. Fig 21: Instrument Panel Assembly & Airbag Inflatable Fasteners
    GM3512772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Remove the instrument panel assembly fasteners (1).
  26. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module airbag inflatable fasteners (2).
  27. Remove the electrical connector to the instrument panel inflatable restraint module airbag inflatable.
  28. Remove the upper right duct air temperature sensor connector.
    29. Fig 22: Sun Load Temperature & Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Bezel
    GM3402872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  29. Remove the sun load sensor (1). Refer to Sun Load Temperature and Headlamp Automatic Control Ambient Light Sensor Bezel Replacement .
    30. Fig 23: Instrument Panel Assembly
    GM3512773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  30. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal to ensure proper installation.
  31. Apply tape to the steering column adjustment lever and the surrounding edges of the instrument panel to prevent marring.
  32. Ensure all instrument panel assembly dowels (side and centre) are released.
  33. Disconnect the wiring connector to the accessory power receptacle/cigar lighter.
  34. Loosen and raise the instrument panel assembly (1) to allow access to disconnect the wiring harness from the instrument panel assembly at the indicated points.
  35. With the aid of an assistant, raise the instrument panel assembly (1) clear of the gear shifter, over the steering column and then remove from the vehicle.
    36. Fig 24: Side Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel & Mounting Bolts
    GM3402825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  36. Remove the right side instrument panel upper trim panel (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  37. When replacing the instrument panel assembly (1), transfer all necessary components.
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