Kick Cover Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig.15 Kick Cover Remove/Install:

2. Loosen the two screws that secure the upper half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing under the passenger side end of the instrument panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing.
4. Pull the kick cover down towards the floor panel to disengage the slotted upper mounting tabs from under the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws.
5. Remove the kick cover from the heater-A/C housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the slotted upper kick cover mounting tabs under the heads of the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
2. Install the two screws that secure the lower kick cover to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the battery negative cable.