Lower Panel Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the following parts:
1. Driver-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Driver-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Driver-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the screw A, pull the lower panel in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1) (2), (3) and remove the lower panel while detaching the hooks B, C, clips D and guide pin E.

Fig 1: Lower Panel Clips And Screw
Disconnect the switch connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.