Removal and Installation

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Open the overhead sunglasses compartment and remove the screw.

Fig 1: Opening Overhead Sunglasses Compartment
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Grasp the front of the overhead console and pull down to remove the console.

Fig 2: Grasping Front Of Overhead Console
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Remove the message center.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the message center.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Screws
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.