Floor Console Duct - Removal

REMOVAL

Special Tools:






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 and 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

FRONT DUCT

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the floor console from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console from the passenger compartment and place it on a workbench Floor Console - Removal.
3. Disengage the four push-pin retainers (1) that secure the front console duct (2) to the floor console.
4. Disconnect the front console duct from the rear console duct (3) and remove the front console duct.

REAR DUCT

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the floor console rear trim panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console rear trim panel (1) from the back of the floor console using Trim Stick or equivalent. Disconnect any necessary electrical connectors and place the trim panel on a workbench.
3. Remove the six screws (1 and 3) that secure floor console rear duct (2) to the floor console rear trim panel (4).

NOTE: If the foam seal on the console rear duct is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.

4. Remove the floor console rear duct from the floor console rear trim panel.





5. If required, using Trim Stick (1) or equivalent, gently pry on the air outlet barrel(s) (3) until the barrel retainers release from the pivot shafts on the console rear duct (2). Rotate the air outlet barrel(s) as necessary.