Instrument Panel Accessory Switch 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. Removal the instrument panel center bezel as described. Instrument Panel Center Bezel Replacement

Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

3. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to unplug the wire harness connectors.
5. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
6. Carefully pry the snap retainers at the top and bottom of the accessory switch (fog lamp switch, rear window defogger switch, rear wiper and washer switch) receptacles on the back of the accessory switch bezel with a small thin-bladed screwdriver and pull the switches out of the receptacles.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be certain that both of the switch snap retainers in the receptacles on the back of the accessory switch bezel are fully engaged. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb).