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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the infotainment fascia. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD) .
  3. Remove the driver side instrument panel lower trim panel assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Remove the left and right side instrument panel lower extension panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
  5. Fig 1: Identifying Infotainment Electrical Connector
    GM1957838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Make sure to release the retaining lever on the infotainment electrical connector (2) before disconnecting.
  6. Disconnect the connector(s) (1 and 2 where applicable) from the right side of the infotainment unit.
  7. Fig 2: Identifying Left Side Infotainment Unit Electrical Connector
    GM1957837Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: To disconnect coaxial connections, pinch down on the retaining clip near connection side of unit and push connector into the unit and slide connector away from the infotainment unit.
    IMPORTANT: Do not remove by pulling on the coaxial cables as they will be dislodged from the connector.
  8. Disconnect the connector(s) (1 and 2 where applicable) from the left side of the infotainment unit.
  9. Fig 3: Identifying Infotainment Unit To Instrument Panel Retaining Screws
    GM1957839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the infotainment unit to instrument panel retaining screws (1).
  11. IMPORTANT: Observe position of aligning lugs (2).
  12. Remove the infotainment unit (3) from the instrument panel.