Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Canyon and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
- Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
- Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
- Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
- Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
- Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
- If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
- Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
- Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
- If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement
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If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
- Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
- Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
- Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
- Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.
- Remove the screw located behind the IPC.
- Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
- Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.
- Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
- Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement .
- Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.
- Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.
- Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
- Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.
- If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
- Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.
- Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
- Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.
- Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
- Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.
- Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
- Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.