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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the seat. Refer to SEAT REPLACEMENT (POWER) or SEAT REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) in Seats.
    Fig 1: Seat
    G01451783Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the door sill trim plate. Refer to DOOR SILL PLATE REPLACEMENT  . 
    Fig 2: Door Sill Trim Plate
    G01451784Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the accelerator pedal stop bracket.
    Fig 3: Accelerator Pedal Stop Bracket
    G01451785Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the driver foot rest.
    Fig 4: Driver Foot Rest
    G01451786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the floor kick-up panel from the passenger side only. Refer to KICK-UP PANEL REPLACEMENT - FRONT FLOOR  . 
    Fig 5: Removing Floor Kick-Up Panel From Passenger Side
    G01451787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Pull the carpet back and disconnect the air duct from the passenger side only.
  7. Pull the intermediate carpet from under lock pillar trim and reposition up out of the way.
  8. Pull the carpet from under the instrument panel and accessory trim plate.
  9. Pull the seat electrical connector down through the carpet, if equipped.
  10. Remove the carpet.
  11. Remove the carpet air outlet, if necessary, by turning the air outlet counterclockwise.
    Fig 6: Carpet Air Outlet
    G01451788Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.