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 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.

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   NOTE:

   • Use a plastic remover.
   • If removing is difficult, remove the weather strip, then remove the part from the gap using a plastic remover.
3. Release the clips, and remove the ornament panel assembly driver.

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   NOTE: The ornament panel assembly driver can be removed together with the cover LWR driver.
4. Remove the cover LWR driver.
   CAUTION:

   • When removing the cover LWR driver, be sure to pull it toward you.

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   • If attempting to remove by turning it laterally, the bridging part may be damaged.

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   • 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 each connector and remove the cover LWR driver.

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