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

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet SSR AutomaticSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left and right seats from the vehicle. Refer to Seat Replacement in Seats.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  3. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  4. Disconnect only the compressor hose assembly at the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  5. Remove the heater inlet and outlet hoses. Refer to Heater Hose Replacement - Inlet and Heater Hose Replacement - Outlet in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement .
    7. Fig 1: View Of 2 Left Top Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335128Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the 2 left top cross car beam fasteners.
    8. Fig 2: View Of 2 Right Top Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the 2 right top cross car beam fasteners.
    9. Fig 3: View Of 2 Lower Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1335122Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 2 lower cross car beam fasteners (1) located in front of the floor console.
    10. NOTE: To avoid paint damage, protect the area surrounding the part which you are removing or installing.
  10. Apply tape to the door to protect the paint.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Hinge Pillar Fasteners
    GM1335156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 4 left and right hinge pillar fasteners.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Modular Plate-To-Cross Car Beam Fasteners
    GM1386914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 4 fasteners retaining the modular plate to the cross car beam.
    13. Fig 6: Locating Modular Plate Inboard Fastener
    GM1335804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. From the engine compartment, remove 1 fastener (1) from the modular plate inboard from the cowl wiring grommet at the 9 o'clock position.
    14. Fig 7: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment At Right Of Steering Column
    GM1335055Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Located to the right of the steering column, disconnect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) from the I/P cross car beam.
    15. Fig 8: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment
    GM1335245Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Located above the steering column, disconnect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) from the I/P cross car beam.
    16. Fig 9: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment At Cross Car Beam
    GM1335077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Located near the radio, disconnect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) from the I/P cross car beam.
    17. Fig 10: Identifying I/P Wiring Harness Attachment Near HVAC Module & Cross Car Beam
    GM1335070Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Located near the HVAC module, disconnect the I/P wiring harness attachment (1) from the I/P cross car beam.
    18. Fig 11: Identifying Splice Pack Fastener
    GM1335073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the splice pack fastener (1) from the cross car beam.
  19. Remove the splice pack from the cross car beam.
    20. Fig 12: Identifying Brake Pedal Pin
    GM1335248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Disconnect the brake switch electrical connector.
  21. Remove the retainer (1) from the brake booster rod.
    22. Fig 13: View Of Brake Pedal Arm Rod
    GM1335257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the rod (1) from the brake pedal arm.
    23. Fig 14: View of Coax Cable Connector
    GM1337981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the in-line connector to the antenna coaxial cable.
    24. Fig 15: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Recirculation Mode Actuator Connector
    GM1387208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the recirculation mode actuator (1) connector.
  25. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor (2) electrical connector.
  26. Disconnect the air temperature door actuator (3) electrical connector.
  27. Disconnect the mode actuator (4) electrical connector.
    28. Fig 16: Locating Blower Motor & Resistor
    GM1387205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Disconnect the blower motor (1) and resistor (2) electrical connectors.
    29. Fig 17: View Of Accelerator Switch Electrical Connector
    GM1335261Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) to the accelerator switch.
  30. Remove the hazard switch from the cross car beam. Refer to Hazard and Turn Signal Flasher Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    31. Fig 18: View Of Electrical Connectors
    GM1335071Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. One at a time, route the following through the I/P cross car beam structure:
    • Headlamp connector
    • SIR connector
    • Splice pack
    • Data link connector
    • Hazard flasher
    • 48-way steering column wiring harness
    32. Fig 19: View Of I/P Cross Car Beam Structure
    GM1350662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P cross car beam structure from the vehicle.
  33. If replacing the I/P cross car beam, remove the HVAC module from the I/P cross car beam structure. Refer to HVAC Module Assembly Replacement .
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