Repair Procedures: Removal

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the center air vent (B) using the SST (A) (09840-1M100). (For Coupe, refer to CRASH PAD . For Sedan, refer to CRASH PAD .)

Fig 1: Removing Center Air Vent Using SST (09840-1M100)
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CAUTION: Always use the SST (09840-1M100) to prevent the damage when removing the air vent. (For Coupe, refer to CRASH PAD . For Sedan, refer to CRASH PAD .)
Remove the crash pad center fascia panel (A).
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Center Fascia Panel
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from the crash pad center fascia panel and heater control unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Crash Pad Center Fascia Panel Connector
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Fig 4: Identifying Heater Control Unit Connector
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Remove the body control module (A) after loosening nuts and disconnecting connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Body Control Module
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