How do I remove the panel with the lighter charging port? 2010 Prius IV

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  1. Wraiththe

    Wraiththe Member

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    I want to remove the center panel, under the dash, that has the cigarette lighter port and the heated seat switches? I have searched quite a bit and found zip. Could anyone point me to a video? is there a way to do it without removing other panels and with out scratching anything?

    Thanks.

    The panel pretty much looks like this, but has a heated seats switch. maxresdefault.jpg
     
    #1 Wraiththe, Dec 21, 2017
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    stick your finger in socket and pull towards you while prying side with screwdriver
     
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    U pop it off from the bottom. Like a little screwdriver or some in the tinnyyy littleee rectangle hole on the bottom of the cover. If u take it off from the top u will break thingys that holds it in.[​IMG]
     
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    This pix suggests that there is no rectangular hole at the bottom.
    Is it correct to just get in that area with a panel pry tool or does the thingy at the top need to be released?
    There also seem to be holders on the side
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    #5 Johnny Cakes, Jan 18, 2025
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