DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

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

(3)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Partially peel back the seaming welt.

4.  Remove the bolt.

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5.  Move the driver-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and detach clips A and B, and the hooks.

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6.  Move the driver-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and detach clips A and B, and the guide.

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7.  Disconnect the cluster switch connector.

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8.  Disconnect the trunk lid opener switch connector. (with trunk lid opener switch)

9.  Remove the clip.

10.  Remove the DLC-2 connector.

11.  Remove the screw.

12.  Remove the bracket.

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13.  Remove the driver-side lower panel.

14.  Remove the cluster switch when replacing the driver-side lower panel. (See CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15.  Install in the reverse order of removal.