Bezel, Instrument Panel, Driver Side: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Dodge Avenger and 2013 Chrysler 200. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel End Cap

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NOTE:

Right side shown in illustration. Left side typical.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Partially remove the weatherstrip along the left front door opening.
Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage clips holding the end cap (1) to the instrument panel and remove the end cap.

Fig 2: Fasteners & Lower Steering Opening Trim Cover
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Remove the lower steering column opening trim panel (2). Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .

Fig 3: Instrument Cluster Trim Bezel/Upper Steering Column Shroud
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Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel (1). Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVAL .

Fig 4: Two Fasteners & Trunk Release Switch
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Remove the two fasteners (2) below the vent and trunk release switch securing the driver side trim bezel to the base instrument panel.
Remove and disconnect the trunk release switch (1).
Grasp the driver side trim bezel near the defroster duct and pull rearward to disengage the retaining clips to remove.