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Windshield Defroster Duct Replacement




Windshield Defroster Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Remove the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).




3. Remove the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).




4. Disengage the defroster duct to instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad retaining clips (2)
5. Remove the defroster duct assembly (1) from the I/P upper trim pad (3).

Installation Procedure





Note: Make sure the defroster duct to instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad retaining clips (2) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

1. Install the defroster duct assembly (1) to the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad (3).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




3. Install the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1) and tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb in).
4. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).

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