Removal Procedure
- Set the parking brake.
- Block the wheels.
- Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel nuts (2).
- Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Move the shift lever to the first gear position.
- Pull on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate bezel (1) in order to disengage the retainers.
Pull in the following sequence in order to disengage the retainers.
- Pull on the bottom.
- Pull at the left corner.
- Pull at the right corner.
- Pull at the top.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches and power ports mounted on the IPC trim plate bezel (1).
- Remove the IPC trim plate bezel (1) from the vehicle.
- Inspect the IPC trim plate bezel (1) for broken or missing retainers.
Replace the retainers as necessary.
CAUTION:
Refer to SIR Caution
in Cautions and Notices.