Control Panel: Removal

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

Fig 1: 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: Instrument Ornament On Passenger's Seat
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Remove the screws, and remove the control panel.

Fig 3: Locating Control Panel Screws
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