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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .
  2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  4. Remove the right and left instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the right and left body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement .
  6. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  7. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  9. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  10. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement .
  11. Remove the right and left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .
  12. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal in order to ensure proper installation.
  13. Disconnect the electrical connections.
    14. Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Retaining Nuts
    GM2220829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel inflatable restraint to the instrument panel assembly.
    15. Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Bolts & Screws
    GM2220830Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the 7 bolts/screws (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.
    16. Fig 3: Identifying Instrument Panel Assembly Retaining Screws
    GM2220833Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.
    17. Fig 4: View Of Instrument Panel Assembly
    GM2220834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly (1) from the vehicle.
  18. Set the instrument panel assembly down and adequately support it in order to prevent any damage.
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