Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet - Closes
BULLETIN NO.: 94-T-54ISSUE DATE: December, 1994
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Body-17
CORPORATION NO.: 481102
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN
SUBJECT:
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Assembly Closes when Blower Motor Fan is on High
(Replace I/P Center Air Outlet Assembly)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1995 Saturns built up to and including SZ160362
CONDITION:
Some owners may comment that their instrument panel center air outlets close when the blower motor fan is on high.
CAUSE:
This condition may be caused by excessive clearance in instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly pivot points.
CORRECTION:
Replace instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly according to procedures in this bulletin.
PROCEDURES
REMOVAL
1. Depress center pins inward to release radio/HVAC controller cover push pin fasteners.
IMPORTANT:
Do not push center pins through push pin fasteners.
2. Remove push pin fasteners and pull radio/HVAC controller cover rearward.
3. Disconnect traction control-fog lamp-rear defog electrical connector if equipped.
4. Rotate both instrument panel center air outlet assemblies down.
5. Place a small flat blade screwdriver between instrument panel center air outlet assemblies and pry slightly apart to disengage pivot pins.
6. Remove both instrument panel center air outlet assemblies.
7. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to disengage lock tabs on both sides of instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly while pulling rearward.
8. Remove instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly (P/N 21030535) into opening in instrument panel retainer. Push in until tabs are flush with sides of instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly.
2. With the small hole on the instrument panel center outlet assembly facing inward, rotate the instrument panel center air outlet assembly down and snap into instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly. Repeat this procedure for the second instrument panel center outlet assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Small pivot pins are in center of instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly. Large pivot pins are on sides of instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly.
3. Connect traction control-fog lamp-rear defog electrical connector, if equipped.
4. Install radio/HVAC control cover. Push in at clip locations.
5. Install push pin fasteners and lock.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21030535 Duct Asm - I/P Ctr Air Otlt
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System. See illustration.