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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Key-In Ignition Circuit Open Flow Chart
    GM866425Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
    2. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.
  2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim:
    1. Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger's side of the vehicle.
    2. Disengage the clips at locations by grasping the edges of the upper trim panel and lifting up.
    3. Disengage the hook-and-loop fastener attachments at the rear of the upper trim panel by reaching under the panel and lifting straight up.
    4. Raise the upper trim panel enough to clear the VIN plate.
    3. Fig 2: BCM Mating Connectors
    GM863723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove all BCM mating connectors from the BCM.
    4. Fig 3: Locating BCM
    GM863724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Grasp the BCM under the connector side and pull upward and back. Rock the module from side to side to disengage the adhesive material.
  5. Pull the BCM straight up and out, grasping the adhesive material with your free hand and tearing away from the cross-car beam to free the BCM.
  6. Using your fingers, grasp and peel off the remaining bulk of adhesive material from the cross-car beam surface.
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