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Removal Procedure

    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    Fig 1: View of Steering Wheel and Steering Column
    GM1248458Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
    5. Fig 2: View of Instrumental Panel Cluster Assembly
    GM1248459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wiper/Washers.
  6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  8. Remove the side cover.
  9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
  10. Remove the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
  11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray.
  12. Remove the cupholder.
    13. Fig 3: View of Instrument Panel For Audio System and A/C Controller
    GM1248457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  14. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  15. Remove the digital clock.
  16. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  17. Remove the passenger's air bag module from the instrument panel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  18. Disconnect the ALDL connector.
    19. Fig 4: View of Instrument Panel and End Bolts
    GM1248460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the instrument panel bolts behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
  20. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
  21. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
    22. Fig 5: View of Instrumental Panel and End Screws
    GM1248461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
  23. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
  24. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
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