Lower Panel Removal/Installation

LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Driver-side

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Driver-side front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Driver-side front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Hood release lever Service and Repair

d. Upper panel Upper Panel Removal/Installation

e. Shift knob (MTX) Service and Repair

f. Selector lever knob (ATX) Service and Repair

g. Shift panel Shift Panel Removal/Installation

h. Side wall Side Wall Removal/Installation

i. Console Console Removal/Installation

3. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

4. Remove the screw.






5. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hooks, clips and guides.






6. Disconnect the switch connector.

7. Disconnect the push button start connector.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Passenger-side

1. Remove the following parts:
a. Passenger-side front scuff plate Front Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

b. Passenger-side front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

c. Dashboard under cover Dashboard Under Cover Removal/Installation

d. Glove compartment Service and Repair

2. Partially peel back the seaming welt.

3. Remove the screws.






4. Pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hook, clips, guide and pins.






5. Install in the reverse order of removal.