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Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Pull the front part of the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach the 6 clips.
Pull the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
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Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Twist the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Hold the opposite end with one hand as shown in the illustration so that the clip can be firmly pushed.
Insert a screwdriver at the location shown in the illustration, and then push the lower clip on the backside of the upper instrument cluster finish panel towards the rear of the vehicle to detach it.
Note
At this time, all the clips may become detached and the upper instrument cluster finish panel may suddenly come off. Therefore, slowly push on the clip to detach it.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
The upper clip of the upper instrument cluster finish panel may become detached at the same time.
| *1 | Protective Tape | *2 | Lower Clip |
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Rear of the Vehicle | - | - |
Insert a screwdriver at the location shown in the illustration, and then push the lower clip on the backside of the upper instrument cluster finish panel towards the rear of the vehicle to detach it.
Note
Slowly push on the clip to detach it.
At this time, all the clips may become detached and the upper instrument cluster finish panel may suddenly come off. Therefore, place one hand on the upper instrument cluster finish panel as shown in the illustration.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
The upper clip of the upper instrument cluster finish panel may become detached at the same time.
| *1 | Protective Tape | *2 | Lower Clip |
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Rear of the Vehicle | - | - |
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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Upper Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Edge |
Insert moulding remover A between the upper instrument cluster finish panel and lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel, and between the upper instrument cluster finish panel and lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel to detach the 3 upper clips and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.
Note
If pressure is applied to the edge of the upper instrument cluster finish panel using moulding remover A, the surface may be damaged. Therefore, insert moulding remover A deep past the edge of the upper instrument cluster finish panel to detach the clips.
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If any of the upper clips have become detached during the previous procedure, detach the remaining clips to remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 3 BOX PANEL
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 3 box panel.
REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Move the shift lever to N.
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 6 clips and remove the upper rear console panel sub-assembly.
Disconnect each connector and detach each wire harness clamp.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Detach the 6 clips and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Detach the 4 clips and 5 guides and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Detach the 4 clips and 5 guides and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (HAZARD WARNING SWITCH)
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 6 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-media module receiver assembly (hazard warning switch).
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 2 radio bracket.
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and No. 1 radio bracket.