Instrument Cluster Trim, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Release the steering wheel adjustment lever.

-- Pull out the steering wheel completely, push it downward and lock it.

-- Remove the upper steering column trim panel. Refer to UPPER STEERING COLUMN TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the side instrument panel vent on the driver side. Refer to OUTER INSTRUMENT PANEL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center instrument panel decorative trim. Refer to CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the instrument cluster trim -1- from the instrument panel using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 .

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-- Remove the instrument cluster trim -1- from the instrument cluster -2-.

-- Loosen the gap cover near the instrument cluster trim, but do not completely remove it.