Accessory Socket Removal/Installation: Front

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Upper panel. See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
2. Decoration panel. See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
3. Shift knob (MTX). See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
4. Shift panel. See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
5. Center panel lower. See CENTER PANEL LOWER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove in the order indicated in the table.
With keyless entry system

Fig 1: Identifying Center Panel Lower
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With advanced keyless entry and push button start system

Fig 2: Identifying Center Panel Lower
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Install in the reverse order of removal.