2005 Saturn L300FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: After replacement of the BCM, programming is required.
  1. Open the I/P compartment door.
  2. Remove the I/P compartment lamp assembly by pulling on the lamp plunger.
    Fig 1: Removing I/P Compartment Lamp Assembly
    GM896875Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the lamp wiring harness from the I/P compartment.
  4. Remove the lower closeout panel from the right side of the instrument panel (I/P).
    Fig 2: Removing Lower Closeout Panel From Right Side Of Instrument Panel
    GM896491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Pull the closeout panel rearward to detach the panel from the retainers.
  6. Remove the retainer from the heater outlet assembly on the right side and remove the outlet.
    Fig 3: Removing Retainer From Heater Outlet Assembly On Right Side To Remove Outlet
    GM897891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
  8. Remove the I/P compartment bin fasteners.
    Fig 4: Removing I/P Compartment Bin Fasteners
    GM896832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Slowly remove the I/P compartment bin, tilting the bin downward, to expose the BCM residing on the top of the I/P compartment.
    Fig 5: Removing I/P Compartment Bin
    GM896914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the BCM module from the I/P compartment by sliding the module out of the attaching slots.
  11. Remove the BCM harness connectors.
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