The left lower overlay of the instrument panel - removal and installation
The left lower overlay of the instrument panel is also a shelf for storing small items. It always has to be removed if access to the back of the instrument panel is needed.
1. Using a thin socket wrench, unscrew the four screws securing the trim (see illustration).
2. Move the trim down a little and pull it back out. When reinstalling, slide the front edge of the pad into both guides at the floor and near the pedal axle (see illustration 12.1). Do not overtighten the fastening screws.
Glove box - removal
3. Unscrew the two screws securing the glove box hinge on the lower end of the instrument panel (see illustration).
4. Release the locking tabs on the drawer and fold the drawer down.
Rear of Console - Removal
5. Tighten the parking brake lever.
6. Squeeze out the fastening of the lining of the parking brake lever with a screwdriver and remove it by pushing back (see illustration 12.7).
7. Remove the lining of the lever handle by depressing the latch on the lever handle for this (see illustration).
8. Remove the decorative trim on the console in front of the handbrake lever by prying it with a small screwdriver at the top edge (see illustration 12.7).
9. Turn out the screw with a six-sided head which is under a decorative overlay and remove an ashtray of salon.
10. Remove the two hex head screws under the ashtray.
11. Pull the rear of the console up by the front edge, then move forward and remove it through the handbrake lever.
Front of Console - Removal
12. Disconnect the wire terminal «masses» (-) from the battery.
13. Remove the back of the console.
14. Remove the shift lever head (Manual Transmission) or the automatic transmission control lever.
15. Turn out a screw with crosswise laying of a seat from the right and left sides and turn out bolts of fastening which are under it.
16. Remove all three knobs on the heater and interior fan control unit.
17. Turn out two screws of fastening of the panel of the block of management of a heater and remove it. On vehicles with fully automatic air conditioning, remove the air conditioning control unit.
18. Turn out at the bottom of the opening for the heater control unit on the left and right sides, one screw each (see illustration).
19. Press down the ashtray console. On vehicles equipped with additional devices, it is necessary to remove the narrow plate by moving it down.
20. Disconnect the console from the instrument panel by sliding the console back into the passenger compartment. Disconnect the plug if necessary.
When reinstalling, the front console must fit into the instrument panel guides.
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