Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the garnish moldings from the left and the right windshield pillars. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.

NOTE: Use the following method to disengage the Head Up Display (HUD) retainers. Do NOT pry the retainers with a flat-bladed tool or other similar device.

Disengage the I/P upper trim panel retainers on the sides of the HUD.
Disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.

Failure to follow this method could break the tab on the HUD.

Use your fingers to lift under the edge of the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel adjacent to the trim clips. If equipped, disengage the trim panel retainers on the sides of the Head Up Display (HUD) first.
If equipped, disengage the retainer rearward of the HUD.

Fig 1: View Of Upper Trim Panel & Head Up Display

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Disengage the remaining trim panel retainers. Use clean shop towels to protect the I/P trim pad from the trim panel retainers. Lift the trim panel for access.

Fig 2: View Of HUD & Trim Panel

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Rotate the Theft LED. Remove the theft LED from the trim panel.

Fig 3: View Of Theft LED

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Disconnect the theft LED from the electrical connector. Remove the theft LED.

Fig 4: View Of Electrical Connector & Theft LED

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