1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. For manual A/C, remove the mode cable and air mix cable from the links of the heater unit.
3. Remove the console front cover.
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(A) |
Hook |
4. Affix the thick protective tape (A) to the instrument panel pad to protect the surface.
NOTE:
Affix the protective tape so that it covers the vertical wall in the back of the gap between the panel center and the pad.
5. Remove the screws.
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(A) |
Screw |
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(B) |
Clip |
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(C) |
Claw |
6. While pulling on the lower portion of the center console panel, insert a flat tip screwdriver into the portion (A) to remove the claw.
CAUTION:
Be very careful because it is possible to damage the instrument panel if the flat tip screwdriver is inserted into any other area than specified.
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(A) |
Position for inserting the flat tip screwdriver |
7. Loosen the four screws on the back surface of the center console panel and remove the control unit.