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. If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, turn the ignition switch to the Unlock position, set the parking brake, and place the automatic transmission gear selector lever in the Low position.
3. If the vehicle is so equipped, set the tilt steering column in its lowest position.
4. Open the door for the power outlet and remove the one screw that secures the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.

Cluster Bezel Remove/Install:

5. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry around the perimeter of the cluster bezel to disengage the snap clip retainers that secure the cluster bezel to the instrument panel.
6. Pull the cluster bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connector from the back of the power outlet receptacle base.
7. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.
8. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screw to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).