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.

CAUTION: When removing and installing the center bezel, use tape or other suitable material to protect the cupholder and ash receiver from damage.

Fig. 20 Column Opening Bracket:

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. Remove the steering column opening cover.
2. Open the ashtray and cup holder.

Fig. 18 Center Bezel:

3. Remove the one center bezel retaining screw (Fig. 18).

CAUTION: Extreme care must be taken not to scratch the ashtray door while removing the instrument panel center bezel. Apply masking tape to the ashtray door if the center bezel is not being completely removed from the instrument panel.

4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, gently pry the center bezel free from the instrument panel.
5. Working behind the center bezel, disconnect all electrical connectors and remove the bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Working behind the center bezel, connect all electrical connectors.
2. Gently install the center bezel on the instrument panel by pushing straight in and seat the attachment clips fully.
3. Install the one center bezel screw.

Fig. 20 Column Opening Bracket:

4 Install the steering column opening cover.
a. Position the cover and seat the upper clips fully.
b. Install the two lower screws.
5 Connect the negative battery cable.