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VEHICLE PREPARATION
1. Using a 10mm socket/ratchet, disconnect the negative battery
terminal. (FIGURE A)
NOTE: Do not disconnect the battery cable from the battery
post.
NOTE: DO NOT PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP FOR ONE (1)
MINUTE TO ALLOW TIME FOR THE AIRBAG POWER SUPPLY
TO DISCHARGE.
2. Using a panel removal tool, carefully remove the left side dashboard
panel by starting at the bottom access notch and working upward to
disengage four (4) pressure clips. (FIGURE B)
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove one (1) Phillips screw securing
the lower dashboard panel on the left side of the dashboard.
(FIGURE C)
3. Using a panel removal tool, carefully remove the driver's left side
lower dashboard panel by pulling straight out to disengage seven
(7) pressure clips. Unplug all connectors attached to the dashboard
panel. (FIGURE D)
FIGURE C
PART NUMBER
ISSUE
H001SFL400
DATE
01
25 Jul 2018
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
FIGURE D
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