CENTER LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Warning

•  Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)(See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

1.  Remove the select lever knob. (See SELECTOR LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A71M].)

2.  Disconnect the negative lead-acid battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE LEAD-ACID BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

3.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Console panel (See CONSOLE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Console bracket (See CONSOLE BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Front console upper panel (See FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(8)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Driver-side scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Driver-side knee air bag module(See KNEE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM (E)].)

4.  Remove the screws.

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5.  Move the center lower panel in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure and remove it while removing the clips.

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6.  Disconnect the front accessory socket connector.

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7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Note

•  When replacing the center lower panel, remove the front accessory socket. (See FRONT ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)