Steering Wheel Bezel: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

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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 Steering Wheel Bezel Removal Sequence
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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.

Using a plastic trim removal tool, carefully remove the bezel from the steering wheel in the following order:

Top 4 pins
RH side 2 pins
Bottom 2 pins
LH side 2 pins

Fig 2: Identifying Steering Wheel Bezel Removal Sequence

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.