The fuel/rear compartment switch uses skin locks which grab the soft skin material of the IP. The skin lock feature may cause the switch to be hard to remove.

1. Remove left IP end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
2. Push from inside of IP towards the inside of the vehicle to remove the fuel/rear compartment switch (2) from IP.
3. Remove electrical connector (1).

1. Install electrical connector (1).
2. Align fuel/rear compartment switch (2) to IP and push firmly into IP retainer.
3. Install left IP end cap. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .