Many car owners are trying to modernize and improve their iron horse. Improvements concern not only the exterior, but also the interior. For example, many are not satisfied with the factory front panel of the car. It may squeak or be just uncomfortable. To get rid of noise, it must be glued. Also at this time in car dealerships you can find a large number of exclusive panels that can be installed instead of the standard one. How do you remove the front panel to upgrade it?
It is necessary
Cotton gloves, wrench set, cloth or polyethylene, screwdriver set
Instructions
Step 1
Take care of the location where you will disassemble and remove the panel. The vehicle must be parked on a level surface. Apply the parking brake to secure the vehicle in place. It is best to do all the manipulations in the garage. Then you can dismantle the panel in any weather. Prepare all necessary dismantling tools in advance. Cover the front seats with some kind of cloth or plastic to avoid staining or damaging them.
Step 2
The vehicle must be muted. Open the hood and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. This is necessary in order for the on-board power supply system to be de-energized. Now remove all decorative plugs. You also need to dismantle the facing parts of the air ducts. Please note that all procedures must be carried out with cotton gloves. This will keep your hands safe from injury. You also need to remove the steering wheel pad. The steering wheel itself must also be removed, as it will interfere with the dismantling of the panel. Remove the steering column switches.
Step 3
Dismantle the trim pieces on the uprights. The plastic tunnel cover that covers the air ducts that carry warm air to the rear passengers must also be removed. To do this, unscrew all the screws that secure it. Now the cover is held only by the plastic latches, gently bend them and remove the cover by pulling it towards you.
Step 4
Check your vehicle manual. There you can find a diagram of the location of all panel fixings. Unscrew all screws. You also need to unscrew all the nuts. Now the panel is held only by plastic fasteners. You need to know exactly where they are all, so as not to accidentally damage them. Pull the panel towards you a little so that it comes out a few centimeters from the mounts. Now you need to disconnect all the wires and connectors. After completely disconnecting the wiring, you need to pull the panel towards you to the end and pull it out of the passenger compartment through the right door.
