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 without 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 crash pad lower panel.

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

3. Remove the glove box housing.

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

4. Remove the center fascia panel.

   (Refer to Cluster Fascia Panel 

5. Remove the heater & A/C control unit.

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (Service Information) ")

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) ")

6. Remove the crash pad garnish (A).
   Fig 1: Remove Crash Pad Garnish

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7. Remove the crash pad air vent duct [RH] (A).
Fig 2: Remove Crash Pad Air Vent Duct (RH)
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8. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad main lower panel (A).
   Fig 3: Remove Crash Pad Main Lower Panel

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9. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).
   Fig 4: Disconnect Start/Stop Button Connector

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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.