Wood panels : remove dashboard finisher on driver's side
0-Release the cruise control box by releasing the button rings
This can be done by hand. It is not necessary to remove the box. Release it just enough to depress the wooden pannel.
1-If the buttons are stuck wrap them with masking tape and use pliers
Tools: Pliers
2-Remove the pad located top of the steering column
No screw needed.
3-Release setscrew located top left of the panel
Tools: Flat screwdriver
4-Release setscrew located in the middle of the panel
Tools: Flat screwdriver
5-Unclip the knee padding and check for hidden setscrews
The lower pad is held in place by four metal clips and should come out easily. This setscrew is actually hidden on my SSI. On the picture the setscrew is released.Tools: Flat screwdriver
6-Make sure that no setscrew are remaining and release the panel
Do softly. Compress the surrounding pad to ease the pannel out.
