1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the upper column cover.
3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove fasteners.
NOTE:
When pulling up the shaft of fasteners using a phillips screwdriver, the shaft will not be pulled up if it is rotated by pressing the driver. To pull up the shaft of fastener, use the phillips screwdriver to lightly contact fasteners.

4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the meter hood in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching the clips A, pins B.

5. Disconnect the start switch connector
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Liftgate Upper Trim Removal/Installation
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Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
If the rubber on only one side of the plug hole plate front is lifted up,
it could damage the adapter at the location shown in the figure. When removing
the plug hole plate, lift up the rubbers at the same time.
Removal
1. Pull up the front part of the plug hole p ...
Brake/Taillight Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...