Center Panel Upper Removal/Installation

CAUTION:

• When using a fastener remover, always make sure that it does not interfere with the car navigation or audio units. Affix protective tape along the shaded area shown in the illustration to prevent scratches and damage. Otherwise, it could result in damage to the car navigation or audio units.

Fig 1: Protective Tape Applying Area On Center Panel Upper

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Insert a tape-wrapped fastener remover into the position indicated by the arrow in the illustration, slide it to remove the hook A and clips B, and raise the front side of the center panel upper.
   Fig 2: Removing Center Panel Upper Hook A And Clips B

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3. Pull the center panel upper in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration and remove it while detaching clips C.
   Fig 3: Pulling Center Panel Upper

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4. Disconnect the center speaker connector.
5. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.
6. Disconnect the information display connector.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.