Instrument Panel Duct - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable. 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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The air ducts for the instrument panel and demisters outlets are integral to each other and cannot be serviced separately.

OUTBOARD DUCTS

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

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench Instrument Panel - Removal.
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.

CENTER DUCTS





1. Remove the radio from the instrument panel Radio - Removal.
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.