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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006SSR AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM DISPLAYS, GAUGES AND CONSOLEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CARRIER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet SSR Automatic

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
  2. Adjust the shift lever to FIRST position.
  3. Lower the convertible top.
  4. Tilt the steering wheel to a full down position.
  5. Remove the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement in Interior Trim.
  6. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar in Interior Trim.
  7. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  8. Remove the left and right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left  and Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right .
  9. Remove the passenger I/P inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  10. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left .
  11. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
  12. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  13. Remove the center I/P trim panel. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replace - Console Compartment Door .
  14. Remove the I/P upper trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper .
  15. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
  16. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  17. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation.
    18. Fig 1: Identifying I/P Carrier to Support Fasteners
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  18. Remove the 9 fasteners retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P carrier support.
  19. Remove the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle.
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