Disassembly and Reassembly
DISASSEMBLY1. REMOVE NO.2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
2. REMOVE NO.1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
3. REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
4. REMOVE NO.1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
5. REMOVE NO.3 REGISTER
6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 9 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items.
- Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque.
- If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
b. Remove the airbag door brackets.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the airbag door.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.