Repair procedures: Removal

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts.
Eject all the disc before removing the audio unit to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish RH (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish RH
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NOTE: Apply the protective tapes to crash pad garnish and its related parts.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
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After loosening the crash pad lower panel mounting screws, then remove the lower panel (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel And Mounting Screws
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Remove the switch connector (A) and SSB connector (B) from crash pad lower panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Switch Connector
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Fig 5: Identifying SSB Connector
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Remove the crash pad garnish LH (A) after removing the screws.

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish LH And Screws
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Remove the instrument cluster fascia panel (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 7: Identifying Instrument Cluster Fascia Panel And Screws (1 Of 2)
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Fig 8: Identifying Instrument Cluster Fascia Panel And Screws (2 Of 2)
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Remove the instrument cluster (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 9: Identifying Instrument Cluster And Screws
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Disconnect the cluster connector (A), then remove the cluster.

Fig 10: Identifying Cluster And Connector
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