I'm helping a friend who owns a 2002 Jaguar Vanden Plas. One of the AC control wheels in the center console got pushed into the dash. I removed the center wood-grain panel, and the 4 screws securing the AC vent panel. I need to remove the passenger side air bag panel in order to completely remove the AC panel. I don't want to set off the airbag. How do I go about removing this panel? Is is secured with clips, or what? Thanks!

 

Yes, secured with clips, just be gentle - too easy to damage if you apply too much force or twist. Having the center section out helps, because you can now get behind the right wood section from there. One note about working around airbags. Do yourself a big favor and disconnect negative battery terminal, then wait several minutes before proceeding to work on or around airbags. One final note. Make sure you have a radio code BEFORE disconnecting battery!