Center Panel Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the glove compartment.
For vehicles equipped with the semi-logic type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the heater unit. See A/C-HEATER CONTROL PANEL .
Push out clip A from behind the dashboard.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Panel Clip A
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Pull the center panel, then remove clips B and pins C from the dashboard.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Panel Clips B & C
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Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector and climate control unit connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.