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Dashboard Garnish Removal/Installation

DASHBOARD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Driver's Side

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim
2. Front scuff plate
3. Front side trim
4. Hood release lever
5. Lower panel
6. Decoration panel
7. Dashboard center panel
8. Meter hood
9. Instrument cluster






3. Remove the screws.
4. Pull the dashboard garnish outward, and detach clips A.
5. Remove the dashboard garnish.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Passenger's Side

WARNING: Handling the air bag module improperly can accidentally deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more.

2. Remove the following parts:
1. A-pillar trim
2. Front scuff plate
3. Front side trim
4. Decoration panel
5. Glove compartment
6. Dashboard center panel






3. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry out the connector stopper plate.
4. Disconnect the passenger-side air bag module connector.






5. Remove the bolts and screws.
6. Pull the dashboard garnish outward, and detach clips A.
7. Remove the dashboard garnish.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.