Instrument Cluster Bezel Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the knee blocker. Knee Blocker Replacement
3. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Center Bezel Replacement
4. Remove the four screws that were concealed by the center bezel that secure the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the headlamp switch knob and shaft from the headlamp switch. Service and Repair

Cluster Bezel Remove/Install:

6. Disengage the two ends of the steering column sight shield from each other at the connector located below the lower steering column shroud
7. If the vehicle is so equipped, set the tilt steering column in its lowest position.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the cluster bezel to the instrument panel behind the center bezel.
8. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry around the perimeter of the cluster bezel to disengage the five snap clip retainers that secure the bezel to the instrument panel.
9. Remove the cluster bezel from the vehicle.
10. Reverse the removal points to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.). Be certain to engage the two ends of the steering column sight shield connector with each other before reinstalling the knee blocker and steering column opening cover.