Driver-Side Lower Panel Removal/Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
- Remove the following parts:
- Glove compartment (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Passenger-side decoration panel (Refer to DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Driver-side front scuff plate (Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Driver-side front side trim (Refer to FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Hood release lever (Refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Fuel-filler lid opener lever (Refer to FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Partially peel back the seaming welt.
- Remove the bolt.
- Move the driver-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), and (3) shown in the figure, and detach the clips, hook, tab, and guide from the dashboard.
- Remove the wiring harness clip and disconnect the cluster switch connector.
- Remove the driver-side lower panel.
- Remove the cluster switch when replacing the driver-side lower panel. (Refer to CLUSTER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install in the reverse order of removal.