FRONT ACCESSORY SOCKET 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 selector 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's decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Driver's scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

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

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

(15)  Center lower panel (See CENTER LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole.

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5.  While moving the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the front accessory socket in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and detach the cap tab from the front accessory socket.

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6.  Move the front accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

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7.  While pressing the cap tab in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, move the cap in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the cap tab from the center lower panel.

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8.  Remove the cap.

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.