Instrument Panel Center Bezel

REMOVAL

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 negative battery (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 or death.






1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the two center Instrument Panel (IP) bezel attaching screws (4) accessible through each airduct.
3. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent (1), remove the center bezel (2) from the instrument panel (3) by releasing the snap retainers from the instrument panel.

NOTE: To aid in reinstallation, note the installed positions of the control cables prior to removal.

4. Disconnect the control cables and the wire harness connectors from the back of the A/C-heater control.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the accessory switches, clock and power window switches (as equipped) and place the center bezel on a work bench.
6. If required, remove the screws that secure the accessory switch bezel and the A/C-heater control to the back of the center bezel and remove the bezel and control.
7. If required, remove the clock from the center bezel.
8. If required, remove the power window switches from the center bezelter bezel.
9. If required, remove the instrument panel air outlets from the center bezel.


INSTALLATION






1. If removed, install the instrument panel air outlets onto the back of the center bezel.
2. If removed, install the power window switches onto the back of the center bezel.
3. If removed, install the clock onto the back of the center bezel.
4. If removed, install the A/C-heater control and the accessory switch bezel onto the back of the center bezel. Install and tighten the retaining screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
5. Position the center bezel (1) to the instrument panel (2) and connect the control cables and wire harness connectors to the back of the A/C-heater control.
6. Connect the wire harness connectors to the accessory switches, clock and power window switches (as equipped).
7. Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel. Make sure the snap retainers are fully engaged to the instrument panel.
8. Install center bezel attaching screws (3) located inside each airduct.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.