Vehicle Interior

Removal

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REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

(b) Grip the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish and pull it diagonally upward toward the rear to detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

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Protective Tape

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


3. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

(a) Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides to remove the front No. 1 console box insert.

4. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

(a) Detach the 2 clips and guide to remove the front No. 2 console box insert.

5. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for VF2A)

(a) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Put protective tape around the upper console panel sub-assembly.

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Protective Tape

(b) Using a moulding remover, detach the 10 clips.

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for VF2A

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for VF2BM, VF4BM

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for 2WD

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Protective Tape

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(c) Disconnect each connector and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX RETAINER

(a) Detach the clip, 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 2 console box retainer.

9. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

(b) Detach the 2 guides.

(c) Disconnect each connector and remove the rear console box assembly.

Test yourself

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