Removal of instrument panel center trim panel on my 2006 Hummer h3

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Could be in 4x4. Also does it have a limited slip front axle? If it bucks and pops like its in 4wd, could be a problem there. Could also be a problem with one of the drive shafts going out to the wheels. Hope that helps. Oil change in the front diff will tell you a lot more, and relitavily cheap.

It is pretty involved requiring discharging/disconnecting the AC, Dash board and other components. If you are up to it I found these step by step on the Autozone web site.

As seen on autozone's web site (/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f8075b324)

Instructions -

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.

Remove the A/C refrigerant using the approved equipment.

Drain the cooling system.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:

The left and right A pillar trim moldings using a trim stick

The front power window switch

The center bezel retaining screw

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control knobs

The center bezel using a trim stick

The top cover retaining screws and pull it rearward to remove

The HVAC control unit from the instrument panel

The retaining screws from the upper and lower steering column shrouds

The left lower instrument panel bezel

The steering column wire connectors

The steering column

The brake pedal support bracket

The left side instrument panel end cap from the wiring connectors

The rear power window switch from the console and pull the parking handle all the way up

The auxiliary power outlet wire connector

The center console

The glove box assembly

The right side instrument panel end cap

The 5 right side instrument panel wire connectors

The instrument panel from the vehicle, with the help of an assistant



Remove or disconnect the following:

The heater hoses from the heater core

Reposition the vehicle speed control servo, if equipped

The suction and liquid lines from the evaporator

The drain tube

The A/C vacuum harness connector

The defroster duct from the heater A/C unit housing

The heater A/C unit housing from the vehicle

The heater core from the housing





To install:

Install or connect the following:

The heater core to the housing

The heater A/C unit housing to the vehicle

The defroster duct to the housing

The A/C vacuum harness

The drain tube

The suction and liquid lines to the evaporator

The reposition the vehicle speed control servo, if equipped

The heater hoses to the heater core



Install the instrument panel by installing or connecting the following:

The instrument panel

The right side instrument panel wire connectors

The right side instrument panel end cap

The glove box assembly

The center console

The auxiliary power outlet wire connector

The rear power window switch

The left side instrument panel end cap

The left side wire connectors

The brake pedal support bracket

The steering column with a new pinch bolt

The steering column wire connectors

The left lower instrument panel bezel

The HVAC control unit

The center bezel

The front power window switch

The left and right A pillar trim moldings

The negative battery cable



Fill the cooling system.

Recharge the A/C system.

Start the vehicle and verify proper system operations.

Road test the vehicle and check for any rattles or leaks, repair if necessary.

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radio/HVAC control module bezel. CAUTION
   The vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses air bags. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, air bag modules, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described earlier in this section.
   
3. Remove the right instrument panel side trim.
4. Remove the two retaining screws at the lower right side support beam.
5. Remove the instrument panel support bolt at the A-pillar.
6. Remove the left instrument panel side trim and upper instrument panel bezel.
7. Remove the lower knee bolster and console screws at the instrument panel.
8. Remove the gearshift knob and shifter bezel.
9. Remove the mounting screws at the front and rear of the floor console. Remove the front and rear console halves.
10. Remove the right side instrument panel support strut.
11. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container, then disconnect the heater hoses at the cowl panel. Plug the heater core outlets to prevent coolant from spilling during unit housing removal. Fig. 1: Remove the heater core cover
    Fig. 2: Remove the heater core
    
    
12. Remove the mounting screws and heater core cover.
13. Remove the heater core from the vehicle. To install:
    
14. Carefully position the heater core unit into the heater housing.
15. Install the heater core cover onto the heater housing and tighten the mounting screws.
16. Install the right side instrument panel support strut.
17. Install the front and rear console halves.
18. Install the shifter bezel and gearshift knob.
19. Install the lower knee bolster and console screws at the instrument panel.
20. Install the upper instrument panel bezel and left instrument panel side trim.
21. Install the instrument panel support bolt at the A-pillar.
22. Install the two retaining screws at the lower right side support beam.
23. Install the right instrument panel side trim.
24. Install the radio/HVAC control module bezel.
25. Fill the cooling system to the proper level.
26. Connect the negative battery cable.

Sebring Coupe and Avenger

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. CAUTION
   The vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses air bags. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, air bag modules, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described earlier in this section.
   
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle, as outlined in Section 10 of this manual.
3. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container, then disconnect the heater hoses from the dashboard panel. Plug the heater core outlets to prevent coolant from spilling during unit housing removal.
4. Remove the center stay.
5. Remove the lap cooler duct mounting screw. Remove the center duct.
6. Remove the left and right rear heater ducts.
7. Remove the foot distribution duct.
8. If equipped with A/C, remove the cooling unit mounting nut and bolt.
9. Remove the retainer clip, then the heater unit.
10. Remove the heater core. Fig. 3: Exploded view of heater unit and core assembly
    To install:
    
11. Install the heater core into the heater housing.
12. Install the heater housing and retainer clip into the vehicle.
13. If equipped with A/C, install the cooling unit mounting bolt and nut.
14. Install the foot distribution duct. Install the left and right rear heater ducts.
15. Install the center duct, then install the lap cooler duct mounting screw.
16. Install the center stay and connect the heater hoses to the heater core at the dashboard panel.
17. Install the instrument panel.
18. Fill the cooling system to the proper level.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.

Removal & Installation

1. Disable the SIR system.



Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel by releasing the retaining fasteners

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1) by pulling out on the trim panel in order to release the retaining fasteners (2).
   
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors on the Instrument Panel (I/P) center trim panel (1).
   

Remove the steering column opening filler assembly, with clip, & bumper

3. Remove the steering column opening filler assembly (1) by pulling away the clips (2).
4. Disconnect the electrical connector for the trunk release.




Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel

1. Remove the Instrument Panel (I/P) left side trim panel (1).
   
2. Tilt the steering wheel up.
   
3. Disconnect the I/P dimmer switch and, if equipped, the fog lamp switch.
   

Remove the 4 bezel screws (2) & the Instrument Panel (I/P) cluster bezel assembly (1)

1. Tilt the steering wheel down.
   
2. Remove the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws.
   
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster bezel.
   

Remove the steering column trim covers: steering column upper cover assembly, steering column left cover assembly, & steering column right cover assembly

Remove the steering column trim covers:

• Remove the 3 cover screws (4).
  
• Remove the steering column upper cover assembly (1).
  
• Remove the steering column left cover assembly (2).
  
• Remove the steering column right cover assembly (3).
  

Removal of the ignition switch

1. Disconnect the ignition switch harness connector.

1. WARNING

The ignition switch must be in the run position during removal in order to avoid damage to the ignition switch.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the run position.
   
2. Remove the ignition switch screws.
   
3. Remove the ignition switch from the steering column.
   

To install:

1. Install the ignition switch and screws on to the steering column. Tighten the screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm).
   
2. Connect the ignition switch harness connector.
   
3. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure.
   
4. Tighten the trim cover screws to 17 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
5. Tighten the 4 instrument panel cluster bezel screws to 19 inch lbs. (2 Nm)
   
6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System), arming the system.
   NOTE If the ignition switch is replaced and a learn procedure is not performed, the engine will crank but not start or will start and stall immediately.
   
   
7. Perform the vehicle theft deterrent system learn procedure.
   

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the remote battery post located near the right strut tower.
   CAUTION After disconnecting the negative battery cable, wait 2 minutes for the driver-s/passenger-s air bag system capacitor to discharge before attempting to do any work around the steering column or instrument
   Remove the instrument panel by removing or disconnecting the following:
   
2. NOTE On the LHS or 300M, remove the center bezel prior to the shifter bezel
   Shifter knob Allen screw Both instrument panel end covers Using a trim stick tool, gently pry upward on the shifter bezel; then, disconnect both wiring connectors and a light bulb socket connector; then, remove the socket.
3. Remove the 2 lower instrument panel cover screws (outside end) and disconnect the deck lid release switch wiring connector. Pull the lower instrument panel cover rearward releasing the clips. Remove the cable-to-brake release handle. Pull the cover rearward and remove it.
4. If equipped for 6 passengers, remove the lower floor bin.
5. If equipped for 5 passengers, remove or disconnect the following items:
   
   Center bezel using the trim stick Heater/air conditioning housing assembly control switch and the traction control switch wiring harnesses Bezel from the vehicle Two left side console side cover screws, pull the cover outward and remove from the vehicle Lower glove box door; the 2 screws are located at the right console side cover, pull outward and remove it 2 bracket screws and the 2 inside the console bin; then, remove the console 2 center lower instrument panel nuts 4 steel reinforcement-to-lower instrument panel cover bottom bolts 16-way DLC from the reinforcement left floor duct/silencer pad screw and the pad Steering column shrouds Shift interlock cable at the ignition switch Column wiring The under column duct section Left panel air conditioning outlet duct The 4 brake pedal support bracket-to-column mounting bolts Lower the steering column Heater/air conditioning housing and the Air bag Control Module (ACM) harness connectors then, the 2 ground eyelets from the floor tunnel near the bulkhead Using a trim stick, carefully, pry out on the left and right A-pillar trim moldings and slide them rearward to remove them.
6. Using a trim stick, carefully pry upward on the instrument panel top cover, and remove it.
7. From both sides, remove the scuff plate screw. Using a trim stick, carefully, pry out the scuff plates and remove them.
8. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   3 right side cowl panel screws and the panel 3 left side cowl panel screws and the panel Remove the right side under dash silencer and pad 2 right side radio antenna and amplifier harness connectors Left side junction block and Body Control Module (BCM) harness connectors 8 instrument panel-to-chassis screws Pull the instrument panel rearward Instrument panel from the vehicle with the help of an assistant ischarge and recover the air conditioning system refrigerant.
9. Drain the cooling system into a clean container for reuse.
10. Place shop cloths in the interior to catch any excess coolant.
11. Remove or disconnect the following:
    WARNING The air conditioning lubricant used in this system absorbs moisture readily. Do not leave any portion of the system open for any long period of time.
    
    
    Air cleaner hose and the air distribution duct Heater hoses-to-dash panel spring type fasteners and the heater hoses from the heater core. Plug the openings to prevent coolant spillage. Refrigerant lines-to-expansion valve nut and separate the refrigerant lines from the expansion valve. Plug the openings to prevent contamination. 3 heater/air conditioning housing assembly-to-chassis nuts from the engine compartment 2 defroster duct screws and the duct Heater/air conditioning housing assembly-to-dash panel nuts and screws 4 rear seat heat duct nuts and the duct Rear seat heat duct elbow push-pin fastener Electrical connector from the heater/air conditioning housing assembly Pull the heater/air conditioning housing assembly rearward and remove it from the vehicle 2 heater core-to-heater/air conditioning housing assembly screws Heater core from the heater/air conditioning housing assembly

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There are 3 T30 torx screws to loosen. one in the handle area (pop out the disc) and two in the upright portion of the handle area (pop out the insert). after the screws are out then you can pop of the panel starting on one side and working down across the bottom and then up the other side. the panel is held on with plastic push pins. go to auto parts store and get a tool for removing plastic push pins. after you have popped all the pins hold it by the sides and gently lift up and it will come loose from the window trim. to totally remove the panel disconnect the yellow and green door handle cables and unplug the window and door lock switches. Peel back the liner in the area of the mirror. roll down the window and you will be able to access the 4 (10mm) screws that hold the mirror on. take out the screws and unplug the power lead and you can reverse for installing the new one.