Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Outer Trim Cover

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Remove the left and right outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Bezel/Trim Plate

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Pull out on the accessory trim plate in order to release the retaining fasteners.

Fig 3: View Of Accessory Trim Plate Electrical Connectors

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Disconnect the accessory trim plate electrical connectors.

Fig 4: View Of Cluster Trim Plate

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Remove the screw retaining the cluster trim plate to the center trim panel.
Lift up on the cluster trim plate to release the retaining fasteners.
Remove the cluster trim plate.
Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

Fig 5: View Of Defroster Grille Bolt Covers

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Remove the defroster grille bolt covers.

Fig 6: View Of Defroster Grille

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Remove the defroster grille center bolts and the outer screws.
Lift up on the defroster grille to release the retaining fasteners.

Fig 7: View Of Ambient Light Sensor

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Turn the ambient light sensor body clockwise to remove it from the defroster grille.
Disconnect the ambient light sensor electrical connector.