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Steering Wheel Bezel: Removal

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NOTE: The center steering wheel bezel is manufactured using plastic wrapped with aluminum and is very fragile. The removal and installation procedure must be followed exactly as outlined or damage to the bezel can occur.
NOTE: Use a plastic trim removal tool or a plastic-coated tool when removing the bezel to avoid damaging the steering wheel.
  1. Remove the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. Using a plastic trim removal tool, carefully separate the bezel from the steering wheel in the following order:
    1. Upper RH corner
    2. Lower RH corner
    3. Lower LH corner
    4. Upper LH corner
    Fig 1: Identifying Bezel In Steering Wheel
    G06269692Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a plastic trim removal tool, carefully remove the bezel from the steering wheel in the following order:
    1. Top 4 pins
    2. RH side 2 pins
    3. Bottom 2 pins
    4. LH side 2 pins
    NOTE: There are a total of 10 pins that secure the bezel to the steering wheel, 4 along the top of the bezel, 2 along the bottom and 2 on each side in the corners.
    Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Pins
    G06269693Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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