Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the floor console assembly.

   (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the center fascia panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

3. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

4. Remove the glove box housing.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

5. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Crash Pad Center Lower Panel Mounting Screws (1 Of 2)

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   Fig 2: Removing Crash Pad Center Lower Panel Mounting Screws (2 Of 2)

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6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

   Information 

   • Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
   • Replace any damaged clips.