Instrument Panel Switch Pod: Removal

Fig 1: Screws

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1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
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2. Remove the instrument panel center bezel (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL) .
3. Remove the two screws (1) from the rear of the switch pod.
4. Separate switch from center bezel.