Cluster Bezel: Removal

1. Open hood.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable (Figure ).
3. Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER  ).
4. Remove the steering column cover. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER  ).
5. Remove the left instrument panel end cap. (Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP  ).
6. Grab the sides of the instrument cluster bezel and gently give a quick pull to unsnap the cluster bezel (Fig 1 ).
   Fig 1: Removing Instrument Cluster Bezel

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7. Disconnect the turn signal lamps from the instrument cluster bezel (Fig 2 ).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Turn Signal Lamps From Instrument Cluster Bezel

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8. Remove bezel from vehicle.

If replacing the instrument cluster bezel, the A/C outlet housing assembly must be transferred to the new bezel.