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 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 instrument panel from cosmetic damage.




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

2. If required, disconnect the center radio speaker wire harness connector (1) and position it the wire harness lead out of the way.

3. Remove the screw (4) that secures the defroster duct adapter (3) to the instrument panel support.

4. Remove the defroster duct adapter from the defroster duct (5).

5. Remove the six screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the instrument panel.

6. Remove the defroster duct from the instrument panel.