Instrument Panel Lower Cover: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the clips, and remove the instrument panel side cover LH.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Side Cover Clips LH
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Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
1. Remove the clips and data link connector, and remove the instrument panel lower cover under.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Instrument Panel Lower Cover Clips
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2. Remove the screws and clips and release the claws, and remove the instrument panel lower cover while disconnecting the harness connectors.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Instrument Panel Lower Cover Screws And Clips
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