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 ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

   (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

3. Remove the glove box housing.

   (Refer to "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

4. Remove the center fascia panel.

   (Refer to CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL )

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

   (Refer to "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) ")

   (Refer to "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) ")

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

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7. Remove the crash pad air vent duct [RH] (A).
   Fig 2: Locating 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: Locating Crash Pad Main Lower Panel With Mounting Screws

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9. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A).
   Fig 4: Locating 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.