Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch the center fascia panel and related parts.
Eject all the discs 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: 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: 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: Crash Pad Lower Panel & Mounting Screws
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Remove the switch connector (A) and SSB connector (B) from crash pad lower panel.

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

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

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

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

Fig 10: Cluster Connector
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