Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).

Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover Clip Locations (LH)
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel Clip Locations
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Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).

Fig 3: Removing Crash Pad Lower Panel Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.