[Center Fascia Upper Panel]

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

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.

Lower the steering wheel.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia upper panel (A).

Fig 1: Locating Center Fascia Upper Panel With Clips (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Removing Center Fascia Upper Panel With Clips (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Start/Stop Button Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.