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Lower Panel Removal/Installation




LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Detach the hood release lever from the lower panel. (See Service and Repair.)

3. Remove the front scuff plate. (Driver's side) (See Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation.)

4. Remove the front side trim. (Driver's side) (See Front Side Trim Removal/Installation.)

5. Remove the screw.






6. Pull the lower panel outward, and detach clips A and tab.

7. Disconnect the panel light control switch connector and the headlight leveling switch connector.

8. Remove the lower panel.

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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