Removing the side center console trim
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE CARPET ON THE CENTER CONSOLE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES .
- Refer to REMOVE THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
- Loosen screws (1).
- Release the side center console trim (2) on the clamps (3) and remove.