Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the driver side instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Open the storage compartment cover -1- and remove the screws -B arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -A arrows-.

-- Unclip the driver side instrument panel cover -2- from the instrument panel by hand in direction of -C arrows-.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover.

-- Remove the screw -arrow A-.

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-- Using a screwdriver, release the retainer -1- and pull the driver side lower instrument panel cover -2- out of the mount -arrow B- toward the rear.

-- Disengage the diagnostic connection on the instrument panel cover.

-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the connectors for the footwell lamp, parking aid warning buzzer and the emergency call speaker.

-- Remove the storage compartment if necessary.