Instrument Panel Upper Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Unclipping Cover -1- From Instrument Panel -Arrows- Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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-- Vehicles with windshield projection (head up display): Unclip the cover -1- from the instrument panel using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -arrows-.

-- Swivel the cover upward and remove it from the instrument panel.

-- Remove the upper A-pillar trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107-. Refer to Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107-, Removing And Installing .

Fig 2: Identifying Screw -1- From Instrument Panel Cover

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-- Remove the screw -1- from the instrument panel cover.

-- Remove the left and right bolt near the A-pillar -1-.

Fig 3: Unclipping Instrument Panel Cover -2- From Instrument Panel Using Wedge T10383 -Arrows-

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-- Remove the instrument panel cover -2- upward from the instrument panel using the Wedge Set T10383 -arrows-.

-- Remove the instrument panel cover from the instrument panel.

-- Remove the instrument panel cover just far enough until it is possible to disconnect the connector from the treble speaker.

-- Guide instrument panel cover on the front passenger side on the A-pillar and remove it.

Remove the Trim Molding

Fig 4: Removing Trim Strip -5- From Instrument Panel Cover -4- Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -Arrow-

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-- Remove the bolts -1 to 3-.

-- Unclip the trim strip -5- from the instrument panel cover -4- using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 -arrow- and remove it.