Removing side panel

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Fig 1: Identifying Control Panel Connectors And Tie Straps

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Remove:

the battery negative lead.
tie strap (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Edge Of Side Panel Lifted And Pulled Backwards

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Lift the front edge of the side panel.

Remove 1 screw.

(Remove tie straps (2) and the clip for the connector under the front edge of the seat.)

Install:

In reverse order.