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.

Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the drivers air vent duct assembly (A).

Fig 1: Drivers Air Vent Duct Assembly Clip Locations
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the clock fascia panel (A).

Fig 2: Clock Fascia Panel Clip Locations
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Disconnect the clock switch connector (A).

Fig 3: Clock Switch Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center air vent duct assembly [RH] (A).

Fig 4: Center Air Vent Duct Assembly Clip Locations (RH)
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Remove the in-car hose (A).
Disconnect the in-car sensor connector (B).

Fig 5: In-Car Sensor Hose And Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad upper panel (A).

Fig 6: Crash Pad Upper Panel Clip Locations
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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.