VENTILATOR GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Side Ventilator Grille

Removal

1.  To prevent scratches or damage, affix protective tape to the position shown in the figure of the dashboard.

Caution

•  If work using protective tape is performed in an area where the temperature can increase drastically or the protective tape is left adhered for a long period of time, tape adhesive could remain area where the protective tape was applied when the it is peeled off. When applying protective tape, avoid areas where the temperature of the tape can increase drastically and peel off the protective tape soon after the work is completed.

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2.  Using the remover tool, release the ventilator grille tabs at the positions shown in the figure and remove the bezel.

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3.  Insert the tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the position shown in the figure, move the side ventilator grille in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and remove the tabs from the dashboard.

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Installation

1.  Assemble the ventilator grille and bezel.

2.  Move the ventilator grille component in the direction shown by the arrow in the figure and install the ventilator grille component to the dashboard.

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Center Ventilator Grille

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [MZR 1.6].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 1.5].) (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-D 2.2].)

2.  Remove the glove compartment. (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the decoration panel. (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

4.  Remove the screws.

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5.  Move the remover tool in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and pull up the end of the decoration panel, and then remove the center ventilator grilles in the direction of arrows (2).

Caution

•  If excessive force is applied to the end of the decoration panel, it could damage the decoration panel. When disengaging the hooks, be careful not to apply excessive force to the hooks.

6.  Install in the reverse order of removal.