■Using the Driver’s Seat Armrest*

Pull down the armrest.
A/C Refrigerant Recovery (With A/C)
caution
Air conditioning refrigerant or lubricant vapor can irritate your
eyes, nose, or throat.
Be careful when connecting service equipment.
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Accessory Power Socket Test/Replacement
NOTE: If the accessory power socket does not work, check the No. 13 (20 A) fuse
in the under-dash fuse/relay box and ground (G502) first.
Remove the dashboard center lower trim.
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Disassembly
Compress the damper spring, then remove the nut (A) while holding the
damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more
than necessary to remove the nut.
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