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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front console garnish (A).
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  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the glove box cap (A).
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  4. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
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  5. Remove the crash pad garnish [RH] (A) after loosening the screws.
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  6. Remove the center fascia panel (A) after loosening the screws.
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  7. Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A).
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  8. Remove the center fascia lower panel (A) after loosening the screws.
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  9. Disconnect the heater & A/C control unit connectors (A).
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  10. Remove the in car sensor (A) by pressing the locking pin.
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  11. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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    • Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.
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