Instrument Cluster Bezel Replacement

CLUSTER 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 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.


1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. Steering Column Trim/Bracket Replacement
3. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Top Cover

Fig.6 Cluster Bezel Lower Screws Removal/Install:

4. Remove the two screws that secure the lower mounting tabs of the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.

Fig.7 Cluster Bezel Upper Screws Remove/Install:

5. Remove the three screws that secure the upper mounting flange of the cluster bezel to the top of the instrument panel.
6. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION


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.


1. Position the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel.
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.).
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. Instrument Panel Top Cover
5. Reinstall the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel. Steering Column Trim/Bracket Replacement
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.