Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the front console garnish (A).

Fig 1: Removing Front Console Garnish
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Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

Fig 2: Removing Crash Pad Side Cover (RH)
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Loosen the screw and remove the crash pad plate [RH] (A).

Fig 3: Removing Crash Pad Plate (RH)
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Remove the engine start button connector (A).

Fig 4: Removing Engine Start Button Connector
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Remove the center fascia panel (A).

Fig 5: Removing Center Fascia Panel
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Loosen the screw and remove the heater and air conditioner control unit (A).

Fig 6: Removing Heater And Air Conditioner Control Unit Screw
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Remove the heater and the air conditioning control unit connector (A).

Fig 7: Removing Heater And Air Conditioning Control Unit Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.