Lower Panel Removal/Installation (Us): Passenger-side: Removal

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Remove the following parts:
1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Partially peel back the seaming welt.

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Remove the bolts.

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Remove the screws.
Move the passenger-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the illustration, and remove it while detaching the clips, tab, hook, and guide.

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Disconnect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch connector. (with passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch)
NOTE:
- When replacing the passenger-side lower panel, remove the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch. (with passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch)