Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the console-up. (refer to REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Accessory Socket Screwdriver Insertion Position
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, and press the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the socket.

Fig 2: Detaching Cap Tabs From Center Accessory Socket Using Screwdriver
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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 Out Center Accessory Socket
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While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of arrows (3) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the console-up.

Fig 4: Pressing Cap Tabs
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Remove the cap.
Install in the reverse order of removal.