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**cooljess76** · 07-17-2009, 07:25 AM

Step 4)REMOVE TRIM PANELS AND GLOVE BOX

Start with the glove box. There's a bunch of phillips head screws holding it in place. Don't force anything. If you feel any resistance, you've probably missed a screw. This includes removing the cardboard underpanel in the leg well. Be sure to unplug the two connectors for the glove compartment light and close switch as well as the connector for the leg well light.

Next, remove the trim panel just inward of the door sill. It's held on with several clips. Carefully pull upward on the plastic panel and slide forward. Installation of this panel is not the same as removal! I had to remove the clips from the vehicle's body, slide them into the slots on the panel and then snap them back into the holes:

Now, remove the speaker cover from the leg well. Do so by first loosening the plastic fastener with a flathead screwdriver. Then pull inward while sliding aft. Sorry no pic.

Step 5)REMOVE THE REAR SEAT BOTTOM AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BOLSTER

Sorry no pics of this either. Just lift up on the seat cushion, it'll pop right out. Remove from car and set aside. The rear side bolster is secured with a plastic fastener located at the bottom. You should be able to turn it by hand, but it may be easier with a 10mm socket. Once the fastener is removed, slide the bolster upward to release it from it's brackets. Set it aside.

Step 6)LIFT UP THE CARPET

You'll need to disconnect the seat belt bar, pop the plastic cover off and remove this bolt:

Lift the carpet up and fold it over towards the driver's side.

07-17-2009, 07:25 AM	#1
cooljess76 NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 iTrader: (6) Photo Gallery	Step 4)REMOVE TRIM PANELS AND GLOVE BOX Start with the glove box. There's a bunch of phillips head screws holding it in place. Don't force anything. If you feel any resistance, you've probably missed a screw. This includes removing the cardboard underpanel in the leg well. Be sure to unplug the two connectors for the glove compartment light and close switch as well as the connector for the leg well light. Next, remove the trim panel just inward of the door sill. It's held on with several clips. Carefully pull upward on the plastic panel and slide forward. Installation of this panel is not the same as removal! I had to remove the clips from the vehicle's body, slide them into the slots on the panel and then snap them back into the holes: Now, remove the speaker cover from the leg well. Do so by first loosening the plastic fastener with a flathead screwdriver. Then pull inward while sliding aft. Sorry no pic. Step 5)REMOVE THE REAR SEAT BOTTOM AND PASSENGER'S SIDE BOLSTER Sorry no pics of this either. Just lift up on the seat cushion, it'll pop right out. Remove from car and set aside. The rear side bolster is secured with a plastic fastener located at the bottom. You should be able to turn it by hand, but it may be easier with a 10mm socket. Once the fastener is removed, slide the bolster upward to release it from it's brackets. Set it aside. Step 6)LIFT UP THE CARPET You'll need to disconnect the seat belt bar, pop the plastic cover off and remove this bolt: Lift the carpet up and fold it over towards the driver's side. Last edited by cooljess76; 07-17-2009 at 09:34 AM.