Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
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Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front of the left side instrument panel outer trim cover (1) and work your way back to release the clips to remove.
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Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Nut (1) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag - Driver Side (2) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Slide the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) back to remove the hood primary latch release cable handle from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator.
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Insulator Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Insulator Nut (3) - Remove [2x]
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Use a plastic trim tool to release the tabs from the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator (1).
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Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator - Left Side (1) - Remove
Front Floor Courtesy Lamp - Disconnect
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Move the steering column up so you can access the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1).
Start with a flat-bladed plastic trim tool in the lower left corner of the instrument panel center trim pad (1) and work your way clockwise.
Instrument Panel Center Trim Pad (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
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Pull instrument panel knee bolster (1) rear ward to disengage the clips, and lower past the instrument panel knee bolster deflector studs and remove.
Disconnect and reposition harness as necessary.
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Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Remove
Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side- Outer (2) - Remove
Disconnect the instrument panel compartment air duct at the air conditioning evaporator and blower case and position out of way.
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Disconnect the electrical connector. (1)
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Upper and Blow Lower Case Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
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Programmable Temperature Valve Actuator- Left Side (1) - Remove