Upper Panel Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable, (with commander switch) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Open the console lid.
Remove the button, then open the fastener.

Fig 1: Identifying Console Lid Button With Fastener
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Pull the upper panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) as shown in the figure and remove it while detaching clips A, hooks, and clips B.

Fig 2: Pulling Upper Panel
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Disconnect the commander switch connector (with commander switch).