Instrument Panel Lower Cover: Removal: Outside

CAUTION:

• Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". Ref. to AIRBAG SYSTEM>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>CAUTION .
• Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument panel. Damage may cause the system to malfunction.

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
2. Remove the clips, and remove the cover assembly instrument panel side LH.
   NOTE: If removing is difficult, remove the weather strip and remove it from the gap using a plastic remover.

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3. Remove the cover LWR driver OUT.
   CAUTION: When removing the cover LWR driver, be sure to pull it toward you. If attempting to remove by turning it upward, the claws may be damaged.

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   1. Remove the screws and release the clip.
   2. Disconnect the connector of the switch assembly instrument panel, and then remove the cover LWR driver OUT.

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