Center Facia Upper Panel Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
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Disconnect the connectors (A).
[LH]

Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Connectors (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 4: Identifying Crash Pad Connectors (RH)
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish (LH)
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Garnish (RH)
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster fascia panel (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Cluster Fascia Panel
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the heater control unit (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Heater Control Unit
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Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).

Fig 9: Identifying Heater Control Unit Connectors And Hose
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center fascia upper panel (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Center Fascia Upper Panel
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.