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

[Center fascia upper panel] 

1. Using a remover, remove the console garnish (A).

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2. Remove the glove box mounting hole cap (A).

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3. Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

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4. Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

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5. Separate the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screw.

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6. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A) and then remove the center fascia panel (B).

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7. Using a remover, remove the center fascia upper panel (A).

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8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

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

[Center fascia panel] 

1. Using a remover, remove the console garnish (A).

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2. Remove the glove box mounting hole cap (A).

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3. Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

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4. Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

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5. Separate the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screw.

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6. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A) and then remove the center fascia panel (B).

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7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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

[Center fascia lower panel] 

1. Using a remover, remove the console garnish (A).

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2. Remove the glove box mounting hole cap (A).

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3. Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

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4. Remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).
5. Separate the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screw.

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6. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A) and then remove the center fascia panel (B).

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7. Separate the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screw.

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8. Disconnect the connectors & hose and remove the center fascia lower panel (A).

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9. Remove the heater unit (A) & audio unit (B) after loosening the screw.

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10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

• Make sure that the connector is connected properly.
• Replace any damaged clips.