Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
Remove the upper console. (See REAR CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY ).
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Gap Between Cap Tab And Socket
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure, and detach the cap tab from the socket.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cap Tab From Socket
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Pull the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

Fig 3: Pulling Center Accessory Socket
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While pressing the clip tabs in the direction of arrows (3) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (4) to detach the cap tabs from the upper console.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Cap Tabs From Upper Console
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Remove the cap.
Install in the reverse order of removal.