Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Using the flat screw driver or remover, remove the crash pad center air vent panel (A).

Fig 1: Remove Crash Pad Center Air Vent Panel
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Fig 2: Crash Pad Center Air Vent Panel (1 Of 2)
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Fig 3: Crash Pad Center Air Vent Panel (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the hazard switch connector (A).

Fig 4: Locate Hazard Switch Connector
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Remove center fascia upper panel (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 5: Locate Center Fascia Upper Panel With Mounting Screws
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Disconnect the charge information lamp connector (A).

Fig 6: Locate Charge Information Lamp Connector
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Remove the charge information lamp assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 7: Locate Charge Information Lamp Assembly With Mounting Screws
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