CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Note

•  For vehicles with the audio unit, refer to the CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

L.H.D.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the follwing parts:

(1)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(2)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

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

(4)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R])

(5)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(6)  Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(8)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the screw, pull the center panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the center panel while detaching the clips A and B. (See Center Panel Removal Note)

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4.  Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.

5.  Disconnect the passenger-side seat belt reminder indicator connector. (vehicles with passenger-side seat belt reminder indicator)

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

R.H.D.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the follwing parts:

(1)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(2)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(3)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R]) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R])

(4)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

(5)  Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the screw, pull the center panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the center panel while detaching the clips A and B. (See Center Panel Removal Note)

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4.  Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector.

5.  Disconnect the passenger-side seat belt reminder indicator connector. (vehicles with passenger-side seat belt reminder indicator)

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Center Panel Removal Note

1.  When the center panel is removed, clips A could interfere with the climate control unit bracket and cause damage. Pull the center panel in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure (upward at a approx. 20°angle) when removing it.

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