Repair Procedures: Replacement

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CAUTION:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the cowl side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).

Fig 1: Crash Pad Side Cover (LH)
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After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A) using a screw driver.

Fig 2: Crash Pad Lower Panel Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A).

Fig 3: Diagnosis Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure that the connectors are connected properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.