SUNVISOR Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (with vanity mirror illumination) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Sunvisor Cap
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Move the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, detach the tab, and remove the sunvisor cap.

Fig 2: Moving Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver In Sunvisor Cap
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Remove the screw.

Fig 3: Removing Sunvisor Cap Screw
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Move the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the hook.
Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (with vanity mirror illumination)
Using two tape-wrapped flathead screwdrivers, press the center adapter tabs in the direction of arrows (1) shown in the figure, and remove the center adapter in the direction of arrow (2).

Fig 4: Pressing Center Adapter Tabs Using Two Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdrivers
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Install in the reverse order of removal.