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Duct-Defroster

DUCT-DEFROSTER

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 NEGATIVE BATTERY (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.




1. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle and place it on a workbench.
2. Disconnect the right demister duct (1) and the left demister duct (3) from the defroster duct (4).
3. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the instrument panel and remove the duct.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the defroster duct (4) to the back of the instrument panel.
2. Install the four screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the right demister duct (1) and the left demister duct (3) to the defroster duct.
4. Install the instrument panel assembly.