Center Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the upper console. (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Console Tab And Cap
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, and press the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the socket.

Fig 2: Pressing Center Accessory Socket
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Pull the center accessory socket in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it.

Fig 3: Pulling Center Accessory Socket
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While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of arrows (3) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of arrow (4) shown in the figure to detach the cap tabs from the upper console.
Remove the cap.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 4: Pressing Cap Tabs
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