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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Coupe) or SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 8 (Sedan) .
  2. Remove the front seats. Refer to Seat Replacement - Front Bucket in Seats.
  3. Remove the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  4. Remove the carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Front  and to Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Sedan)  or Carpet Retainer Replacement - Rear (Coupe)  .
  5. Fig 1: View Of Carpet
    GM876632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the anchor bolts from the front seat belt retractors.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Front Seat Belt Retractor Anchor Bolts
    GM876409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Coupe) or Seat Cushion Replacement - Rear (Sedan) in Seats.
  9. On the sedan, pull the lower clips to disengage the clips from the center pillar garnish molding.
  10. Fig 3: View Of Center Pillar Garnish Molding
    GM864901Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the carpet from the vehicle.