Instrument Panel Demister 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: Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel cover from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.

NOTE: The center demister duct is integral to the instrument panel cover and is not serviced separately.





1. Remove the instrument panel cover and place it on a workbench Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Remove the screw (2) that secures the left side instrument panel demister duct (3) to the instrument panel cover.

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

3. Disconnect the left side instrument panel demister duct from the center demister duct (1).





4. Remove the screw (3) that secures the right side instrument panel demister duct (2) to the instrument panel cover

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

5. Disconnect the right side instrument panel demister duct from the center demister duct (1).