Instrument Panel Lower Cover: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For the 12 volt engine restart battery of HEV model, disconnect the ground terminal from 12V engine restart battery sensor.
Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side LH.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Cover
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NOTE: Using a plastic remover, open the cover - instrument panel side LH.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and OUT.
CAUTION: When removing the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver, be sure to pull it toward you. If attempting to remove by turning it upward, the claws may be damaged.

Fig 2: Caution For Removing Cover Assembly - Instrument Panel LWR Driver
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1. Remove the screws and release the clips and claws.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors, and remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and OUT.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Cover Assembly Clips And Claws
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