Control Panel: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the ring indicator (A) and console front panel (B).

Fig 1: Removing Ring Indicator And Console Front Panel
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NOTE: The ring indicator can be easily removed by inserting the clip remover or equivalent into the positions indicated by arrows.
Remove the instrument ornament on passenger's seat and inner panels on driver's seat.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger's Seat Instrument Ornament And Driver's Seat Inner Panels
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Remove the screws, and remove the control panel.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Panel Mounting Screws
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