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

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel cover.
3. Remove the instrument panel ducts Instrument Panel Duct - Removal.
4. Remove the two screws (2 and 4) that secure the defroster duct (1) to the top of the HVAC housing (3).





5. Remove the seven screws (1) that secure the center panel (2) to the top of the defroster duct (3).
6. Remove the center panel from the defroster duct and position the panel out of the way.
7. Remove the defroster duct.