Center Panel Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the glove compartment.
For vehicles equipped with the semi-logic type climate control unit, disconnect the wires for the heater unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL .) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLATION .)
Push out clip A from behind the dashboard.

Fig 1: Pushing Out Clip A From Behind Dashboard
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Pull the center panel, then remove clips B and pins C from the dashboard.
Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector and climate control unit connector.

Fig 2: Pulling Center Panel And Removing Clips B And Pins C From Dashboard
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Install in the reverse order of removal.