Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- If installed, remove the driver knee airbag. Refer to OVERVIEW - KNEE AIRBAG .

-- Remove the nut -3- and then remove the ground wire -4-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of burns by the metal surfaces on the auxiliary heater heating element. Heating elements can be very hot.

It is possible for the skin to be burned.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Never touch the metal surfaces of the heating element.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- by sliding the retainer -5- upward and pressing the release inward.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Pull the Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35- -1- out of the housing -6- toward the left.