Instrument Panel Lower Cover: Removal

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

1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
   NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
2. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side LH.
   Fig 1: Removing Cover - (LH) Instrument Panel Side

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   NOTE: Using a plastic remover, open the cover - instrument panel side LH.
3. 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: Precaution 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 Screws, Clips And Claws

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