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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013TRAX LT, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/EXTERIOR TRIMINSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2013 Chevrolet Trax LT, FWD

Removal Procedure

2013 Chevrolet Trax LT, FWDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
    2. Fig 1: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
    GM2787204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement (Buick) .
    3. Fig 2: Front Floor Console
    GM2854022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Remove the front floor console (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Buick) .
    4. Fig 3: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
    GM2853825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove the Front Floor Console Stowage Tray (2). Refer to Front Floor Console Stowage Tray Replacement (Buick) .
    5. Fig 4: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Covers
    GM2850743Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Buick) .
    6. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment
    GM2850219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the instrument panel upper center compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment Replacement .
    7. Fig 6: Radio
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  7. Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Buick) .
    8. Fig 7: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
    GM2847405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Buick) .
    9. Fig 8: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
    GM2850934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Buick) .
    10. Fig 9: Instrument Panel Compartment
    GM2788249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Buick) .
    11. Fig 10: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
    GM2856698Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2) right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Buick) .
    12. Fig 11: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket
    GM2810787Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1) .
    13. Fig 12: Instrument Cluster
    GM2856864Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Buick) .
    14. Fig 13: Headlamp Switch
    GM2870823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Buick) .
    15. Fig 14: Sun Load Temperature Sensor Bezel
    GM2857046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the sun load temperature sensor bezel (1). Refer to Sun Load Temperature Sensor Bezel Replacement (Buick) .
    16. Fig 15: Instrument Panel Bolts
    GM2859131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the Instrument Panel Bolts (1).
    17. Fig 16: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
    GM2859133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts (1).
  18. Remove the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2).
  19. Disconnect the inflatable restraint module connector from the instrument panel harness.
    20. Fig 17: Instrument Panel And Electrical Harness Assembly
    GM2859135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness assembly, to ensure proper reinstallation.
  21. Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical harness assembly to the instrument panel and position out of the way.
  22. With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) rearward and upward from the tie bar assembly.
  23. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  24. Transfer all necessary components.
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