SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations LHD, SRS component locations RHD and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service. NOTE:

- When prying components, use the handy remover set or equivalent.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

1. Remove these items:
   - Center console
   - Driver's dashboard lower cover
   - Center pocket
   - Glove box
   - Kick panels, both sides
   - Front pillar trim, both sides

   - | Without side curtain airbag
   - | With side curtain airbag

   - Steering column
   - Shift lever, A/T model
   - Shift lever housing, M/T model
   - Stereo amplifier

1. Remove the screw (A) and release the clip (B), then remove the driver's center lower cover (C). LHD is shown; RHD is symmetrical.