Grab Handle Bezel

GRAB HANDLE 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 grab handle from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the glove box latch striker from the instrument panel.

Grab Handle Bezel Remove/Install:

4. Remove the two screws that secure the grab handle bezel to the upper glove box opening reinforcement.
5. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION

Grab Handle Bezel Remove/Install:

1. Position the grab handle bezel onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the grab handle bezel to the upper glove box opening reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the glove box latch striker onto the glove box opening upper reinforcement.
4. Reinstall the grab handle onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.