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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LA1) or Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure (LY7) in Engine Electrical.
    2. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 or to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
  3. Remove the covers from the right and the left access holes on the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  4. Remove the I/P insulators. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right  and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  5. Remove the data link connector (DLC). Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement in Data Link Communications.
  6. Remove the side upper garnish moldings from the windshield. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the upper trim pad from the I/P. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Aztek)  or Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Rendezvous) .
  8. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Aztek)  or Console Replacement - Front Floor (Rendezvous) .
  9. Remove the knee bolster panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
    10. Fig 1: View Of Upper Steering Column And Mounting Bolts
    GM305570Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the bolts from the lower steering column.
  11. Remove the nuts from the upper steering column.
  12. Lower the steering column.
  13. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement in Body Front End.
  14. Remove the accessory trim plate from the I/P. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Aztek) .
  15. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Aztek)  or Trim Plate Bezel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster (Rendezvous) .
  16. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  17. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  18. Remove the heater A/C control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (Buick) or HVAC Control Module Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  19. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  20. Remove the I/P compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement .
    21. Fig 2: View Of Instrument Panel Mounting Screws
    GM326084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the I/P mounting screws.
    22. Fig 3: Identifying I/P Mounting Bolts
    GM311642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Reposition the I/P wiring harness.
  23. Remove the instrument panel.
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