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Cluster Bezel: Removal

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel. (Refer to STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL  ).
  3. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel. (Refer to TOP COVER - REMOVAL  ).
  4. Remove the two screws that secure the lower mounting tabs of the cluster bezel to the instrument panel (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Cluster Bezel Lower Screws
    G02712363Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove the three screws that secure the upper mounting flange of the cluster bezel to the top of the instrument panel (Fig 2 ).
  6. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Cluster Bezel Upper Screws
    G02712364Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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