Patent ID: 8764091

Claim:
A cluster panel assembly comprising: a surround bezel having first and second attachment landings; a bridge bezel having first and second ends adapted to align with the first and second attachment landings of the surround bezel; and first and second fasteners disposed on each of the first and second ends of the bridge bezel adapted to releasably engage the attachment landings of the surround bezel, wherein the bridge bezel is disposed adjacent a steering column capable of imparting a force on the bridge bezel causing a first movement of the bridge bezel in the form of a rotational movement of the bridge bezel causing a disengagement of the first fasteners from the surround bezel, and further wherein the force imparted by the steering column causes a second movement subsequent to the first movement of the bridge bezel in the form of a vertical movement of the bridge bezel causing a disengagement of the second fasteners from the surround bezel.