Duct-Instrument Panel
OUTBOARD DUCTSNOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
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 OR DEATH.
NOTE:
- The air ducts for the instrument panel and demisters outlets are integral to each other and cannot be serviced separately.
- Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.
2. Remove the instrument panel top cover (1) from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the screws that secure the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (2) and the driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (3) to the instrument panel top cover.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel ducts from the main distribution duct (4) and the end outlets (5) and remove the ducts from the instrument panel top cover.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (2) and the driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (3) into the instrument panel top cover (1).
2. Connect the instrument panel ducts to the air outlets (5) and the main distribution duct (4). Make sure that the ducts are correctly installed over the instrument panel and demister outlet seals.
3. Install the screws that secure the instrument panel ducts the instrument panel top cover. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
4. Install the instrument panel top cover onto the instrument panel.
5. Install the instrument panel.
CENTER DUCTS
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 OR DEATH.
NOTE:
- The air ducts for the instrument panel and demisters outlets are integral to each other and cannot be serviced separately.
- Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.
- LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the radio from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the screws (1) that secure the center instrument panel duct(s) (2) to the instrument panel (3).
3. Disconnect the center instrument panel duct(s) from the main distribution duct (4) and remove the duct(s) through the opening for the radio in the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the center instrument panel duct(s) (2) into the instrument panel (3) through the opening for the radio.
2. Connect the center instrument panel duct(s) to the main distribution duct (4).
3. Install the screws (1) that secure the center instrument panel duct(s) to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
4. Install the radio into the instrument panel.