Instrument Panel Lower Bezel Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.
3. Open the glove box.

Instrument Panel Lower Bezel Remove/Install:

4. Remove the two screws that secure the lower edge of the lower bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the upper edge of the lower bezel to the instrument panel.
6. Pull the lower bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connectors.

Instrument Panel Lower Bezel Remove/Install:

7. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the ash receiver lamp, the cigar lighter, the power outlet and the passenger airbag on/off switch.
8. Remove the lower bezel from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the lower bezel to the instrument panel.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the ash receiver lamp, the cigar lighter, the power outlet and the passenger airbag on/off switch.
3. Align the mounting holes in the lower bezel with the screw holes in the instrument panel.
4. Install and tighten the four screws that secure the upper edge of the lower bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
5. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the lower edge of the lower bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
6. Close the glove box.
7. Install the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel. Refer to Cluster Bezel Replacement for the procedures.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.