Instrument Panel Center Bezel

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, 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 OR DEATH.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover.

CAUTION: When servicing the instrument center bezel, use tape or another suitable material to protect the cup holder and ash receiver from cosmetic damage.

3. Open the ashtray and the cup holder.
4. Remove the screw (3) that secures the instrument panel center bezel (2) to the instrument panel (1).
5. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retainer clips that secure the instrument panel center bezel to the instrument panel.
6. Disconnect the wire harness connectors and remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the instrument panel center bezel (2) near the instrument panel (1) and connect the wire harness connectors.
2. Install the instrument panel center bezel onto the instrument panel and fully engage the retainer clips.
3. Install the screw (3) that secures the instrument panel center bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screw to 2 N.m (17 in.lbs.).
4. Install the steering column opening cover.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.