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Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation




CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Rear console Rear Console Removal/Installation

d. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

e. Shift lever knob (MTX) Service and Repair

f. Front console component Front Console Component Removal/Installation

g. Glove compartment Service and Repair

h. Lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation

3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.










4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- If the wiring harness or the antenna feeder is caught between the center panel unit and dashboard, it could cause a malfunction. When installing the center panel unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna feeders are not caught between the center panel unit and dashboard.

Center Panel Unit Removal Note

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