Defroster Duct

DEFROSTER DUCT

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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.

1. Remove the instrument panel.

Defroster Duct:

2. Remove the two nuts that secure the defroster duct to the dash panel.
3. Remove the defroster duct from the dash panel and disconnect it from the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the defroster duct onto the top of the HVAC housing and onto the studs located on the dash panel.
2. Install the two push-nuts that secure the defroster duct to the dash panel.
3. Install the instrument panel.