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Grab Handle 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 grab handle from the instrument panel. (Refer to GRAB HANDLE - REMOVAL  ).
  3. Remove the glove box latch striker from the instrument panel. (Refer to GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER - REMOVAL  ).
  4. Remove the two screws that secure the grab handle bezel to the upper glove box opening reinforcement (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Grab Handle Bezel
    G02712371Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel.