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Instrument Panel Ducts Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, Instrument Panel Assembly

Instrument Panel Ducts - LHD Shown, RHD Typical:




2. Remove the demister hoses from the demister outlets.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the main panel duct to the instrument panel.
4. Remove the one screw that secures each end panel duct and/or the center panel duct to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the instrument panel ducts as necessary from the instrument panel

INSTALLATION
1. Position the instrument panel ducts into the instrument panel.
2. Install the screw that secures each end panel duct and/or the center panel duct to the instrument panel. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the two screws that secure the main panel duct to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the demister hoses to the demister outlets.
5. Install the instrument panel. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, Instrument Panel Assembly

6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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