DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 8 clips starting from the upper part of the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
Do not pull on the small storage compartment lid. Doing so may cause damage.
Disconnect each connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)
Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 8 clips starting from the upper part of the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
Do not pull on the small storage compartment lid. Doing so may cause damage.
Disconnect each connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE DOWNHILL ASSIST CONTROL SWITCH
Remove the downhill assist control switch connector.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the downhill assist control switch.