CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

  (1) Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (2) Front console box mat (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX MAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (3) Indicator panel (See INDICATOR PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

  (4) Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Remove the screws.

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4. Detach clips A by pulling them in the direction of the arrow.

  Caution
  • When removing center panel clips A, perform the work carefully so that the panel corners or the clips do not interfere with the center speaker and scratch or damage it.

5. Disconnect the climate control unit connectors and hazard warning switch connector.

6. Remove the center panel.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

  Caution
  • The ventilator grilles will be installed to the shaded areas shown in the figure. Therefore, if a wiring harness is in the areas, it could get caught and damaged. When installing the center panel, completely press in the wiring harnesses of the hazard warning switch connector in the direction of the arrow so that the wiring harnesses will not be caught.

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