Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] )
3. Remove the lower panel. (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
4. Remove the knee bolster. (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
5. Remove the console. (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
6. Remove the side wall. (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
7. Remove the installation bolt.
   CAUTION:

   • The center panel unit may be damaged if it is pulled out with the installation bolt installed. Verify that the installation bolt is removed before pulling out the center panel unit.
   Fig 1: Installation Bolt With Torque Specifications

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8. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
   Fig 2: Center Panel Unit

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9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
   CAUTION:

   • When installing the center panel unit, make sure that the wiring harness and antenna feeder are not caught between the unit and dashboard. If the wiring harness or the antenna feeder is caught between the unit and dashboard, it may cause malfunctions.

Fig 3: Center Panel Unit

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