Demister Outlets

INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER DUCTS

DEMISTER OUTLETS

NOTE: The two demister ducts can be serviced without removing the instrument panel. However, if either of the demister outlets require servicing, the instrument panel must be removed.

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: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.

1. Remove the instrument panel assembly and place it on a workbench

Demister Outlet - Right Side Shown, Left Side Similar:

2. Disconnect the demister ducts from the demister outlets as necessary.
3. Remove the screw that secures each demister outlet to the instrument panel duct as necessary.
4. Remove the demister outlets from the instrument panel as necessary.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the demister outlets into the instrument panel as necessary.
2. Install the screw that secures each demister outlet to the instrument panel duct as necessary.
3. Connect the demister ducts to the demister outlets as necessary.
4. Install the instrument panel assembly.