Center Panel Unit Removal Note

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Pull the center panel unit outward, detach clip A from the dashboard, and then remove the center panel unit.
CAUTION:
- Verify that bolt has been removed when pulling the center panel unit outward. If the center panel unit is pulled with bolt installed, stress will be applied to the connectors inside the panel which may cause a malfunction.
When removing the center panel unit, disconnect the audio unit connector (24-pin) first to aid in disconnecting other connectors and the antenna plug.

Fig 1: Identifying Clip A
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