Steering Wheel Bezel: Installation

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Installation
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: Carefully install the bezel onto the steering wheel as instructed or damage to the bezel can occur.
  1. Position the bezel onto the steering wheel and align the 10 pins with their respective holes.
  2. NOTE: The bezel is installed in 2 stages. Stage 1 seats the 10 pins into the steering wheel approximately half-way. Stage 2 fully seats the 10 pins into the steering wheel.

    Beginning with the upper RH corner and continuing in a clockwise direction, push the bezel onto the steering wheel until the pins are seated approximately half-way into the holes.

  3. Beginning with the upper RH corner and continuing in a clockwise direction, push the bezel onto the steering wheel until the pins are fully seated into the holes.
  4. Install the driver air bag module. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM -- FUSION, MILAN & MKZ article.
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