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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel nuts (2).
  4. Pull on the bottom of the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim plate bezel (1) in order to disengage the lower retainers from the knee bolster bracket.
  5. Remove the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left .
  6. Lower the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  7. Pull on the I/P cluster trim plate bezel (1) in order to disengage the retainers.

    Pull in the following sequence in order to disengage the retainers.

    1. 7.1. Pull on the bottom.
    2. 7.2. Pull at the left corner.
    3. 7.3. Pull at the right corner.
    4. 7.4. Pull at the top.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches and power ports mounted on the I/P cluster trim plate bezel (1).
  9. Move the shift lever to the first gear position.
  10. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate bezel (1) from the vehicle.
  11. Inspect the I/P cluster trim plate bezel (1) for broken or missing retainers.

    Replace the retainers as necessary.

    Fig 1: Removing I/P Cluster Trim Plate Bezel
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