Removal Procedure

2025 Chevrolet Equinox RS, FWDSECTION Removal Procedure
  1. Front Floor Console - Remove - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation
  2. GM6432643Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Use a flat bladed plastic tool to remove.

  3. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover (1) - Remove
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    Instrument Cluster Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module (2) - Remove
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    Radio Control Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  9. Radio Control (2) - Remove
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    Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Right Side (1) - Remove

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    Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  12. Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect
  13. { If equipped } Electrical Connector (3) - Disconnect
  14. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (4) - Remove
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    Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  16. Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control (2) - Remove
  17. Use a flat - bladed plastic trim tool to release the retaining clips.
  18. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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    Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Remove

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    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove

  21. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (2) - Remove
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    Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove

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    Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove

  24. { If equipped } Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect
  25. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (3) - Remove
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    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]

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    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

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    Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (2) - Remove

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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  30. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
  31. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (3) - Remove
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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Retainer (1) - Remove [3x]

  33. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (2) - Remove
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    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Retainer (1) - Remove

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    Floor Front Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Remove

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    Instrument Panel Compartment (1) - Open

  37. Disconnect the instrument panel compartment door dampener from the instrument panel compartment (1).
  38. Push the right side of instrument compartment panel (1), separate the instrument panel compartment support panel (2) from the instrument panel compartment (1).
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    Push the sides of instrument panel compartment (1) to allow the door past the stops.

  40. Unsnap the instrument panel compartment (1) from the instrument panel assembly.
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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [11x]

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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

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    Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  45. Electrical Connector (2) - Remove
  46. Retainer (3) - Remove [2x]
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    Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (1) - Remove

  48. Electrical Connector (2) - Disconnect
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    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

    Radio Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]

  50. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  51. Release the connector clip.
  52. Radio Assembly (2) - Remove
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    Release the retaining tabs.

  54. Radio (1) @ Radio Bracket (2) - Remove
  55. GM6430298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the electrical connector.

  56. Lighting Control Module (1) - Remove
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.