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[Center Fascia Lower Panel]

  1. Using a remover, remove the console garnish (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Console Garnish Using Remover
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  2. Remove the glove box mounting hole cap (A).
    Fig 2: Removing Glove Box Mounting Hole Cap
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  3. Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Crash Pad Side Cover (RH)
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  4. Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Crash Pad Garnish (LH)
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  5. Separate the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screw.
    Fig 5: Separating Center Fascia Panel
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  6. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A) and then remove the center fascia panel (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Center Fascia Panel
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  7. Separate the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screw.
    Fig 7: Separating Center Fascia Lower Panel
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  8. Disconnect the connectors & hose and remove the center fascia lower panel (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Center Fascia Lower Panel
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  9. Remove the heater unit (A) & audio unit (B) after loosening the screw.
    Fig 9: Removing Heater Unit And Audio Unit
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  10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.