Repair Procedures: Removal

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NOTE: When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Body - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the fixing fasteners (A).

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Remove the multimedia wiring jack (B) after disconnect the connector (A).

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