Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the glove box housing.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")
Remove the center fascia lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Separate the heater control unit (A) after loosening the screws.

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Remove the heater control unit (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).

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Remove the crash pad center panel (A) after loosening the nut & screws.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.