Instrument Panel Center Bezel: Removal

Open hood.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. See Figure.

Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out the front power window switch from the instrument panel switch bezel and disconnect the switch electrical connector. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH

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1 - FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH CONNECTOR

2 - FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH

3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL BEZEL

Remove HVAC control knobs from control head. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: HVAC CONTROL KNOBS
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1 - CENTER BEZEL

2 - HVAC KNOB(S)
Remove one retaining screw to center bezel inside window switch opening. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL AND RETAINING SCREW
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1 - CENTER BEZEL

2 - ATTACHING SCREW
Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry the center bezel out of the instrument panel and remove from vehicle. See Fig 3.