Instrument Panel Center Bezel

CENTER BEZEL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel.

Center Bezel:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the top of the center bezel to the top of the instrument panel structural support.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the lower edge of the center bezel away from the instrument panel.
5. Pull the lower edge of the center bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the four snap clip retainers that secure it to the receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
6. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel.

Cluster Bezel Upper Screws Remove/Install:

2. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the upper mounting flange of the cluster bezel to the top of the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).

Cluster Bezel Lower Screws Remove/Install:

3. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the lower mounting tabs of the cluster bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
4. Reinstall the top cover onto the instrument panel.
5. Reinstall the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.