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Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
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Fig. 5 Floor Mat Fastener Removal
Installation of the floor mat will require new christmas tree
rivets
— install the shorter christmas tree rivets in the
upper corners of floor mat
(Ref. Fig. 6).
Reassemble in reverse order. Replace any worn or
damaged hardware as required.
Fig. 6 Floor Mat
Cowl and Instrument Panel
(Ref. Fig. 7) (Ref. Fig. 8)
Tool LIst
Qty.
Torx bit, T-45IP ............................................................ 1
Torx bit, T-30 ............................................................... 1
Torx bit, T-27IP ............................................................ 1
Insulated Wrench, 9/16" .............................................. 1
Ratchet........................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs ................................................. 1
Long Needle Nose Pliers ............................................ 1
Using an insulated wrench, disconnect the bat-
tery cable at the negative (-), BL-, battery ter-
minal.
If the vehicle is equipped with a sun top and windshield;
remove these items before proceeding. Instructions for
removal of the sun top and windshield are located in the
Weather Protection section of this manual. Remove the
upper and lower rocker panels and the floor mat as
described in the previous sections.
1. Remove four torx screws (11) securing the trim panel
(12) to the instrument panel (13) and cowl (14).
2. Locate the tab in the fender well area, under the cowl.
The tab extends from the instrument panel through a
slot in the cowl, squeeze the legs of the tab together
and push to the back of the vehicle while pulling for-
ward on the cowl. Repeat for the other side —
at this
point the cowl is completely loose
— remove the
cowl.
3. Loosen the trim panel (12) by pulling it away from the
instrument panel along the upper edge then grip the
ball holder with both hands and pull away from the
instrument panel (13); move to the other side of the
vehicle and grip the ball holder on that side with both
hands and pull it away from the instrument panel (13).
4. Disconnect wires to the instruments located in the trim
panel then remove the trim panel.
Fig. 7 Cowl and Instrument Panel Trim
Location of Short
Christmas Tree
Rivets