Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel: Removal

Remove battery cover and disconnect earth lead from terminal. Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECTION PROCEDURE .
Slacken and remove the two screws securing the lower underscuttle to the fascia panel cross-member.

Fig 1: Removing Screws Securing Lower Underscuttle
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Withdraw the underscuttle upper fasteners from their locations in the fascia panel.

Fig 2: Removing Underscuttle Upper Fasteners
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Position the underscuttle rearwards for access.
Disconnect harness multiplugs and reposition underscuttle.
- Disconnect air conditioning aspirator harness multiplug. (1)
- Disconnect valet switch harness multiplug. (2)
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Harness Multiplugs
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Remove stowage compartment lid.
- Position underscuttle for access. (1)
- Slacken and remove two screws securing the stowage compartment lid to the underscuttle and remove the lid. (2)
  
  Fig 4: Removing Stowage Compartment Lid
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Release the valet switch securing tangs and remove the switch.

Fig 5: Removing Valet Switch
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Remove air conditioning aspirator.
- Slacken and remove the two nuts securing the air conditioning aspirator mounting bracket to the vent and remove the aspirator. (1)
  
  Fig 6: Removing Air Conditioning Aspirator
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Release the aspirator vent securing tangs and remove the vent from the underscuttle.

Fig 7: Removing Aspirator Vent From Underscuttle
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Remove the underscuttle from the vehicle.