Windshield Defroster Duct Replacement

Windshield Defroster Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air distribution duct. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Air Distributor Duct Replacement).




2. Remove the retainers from the RH defogger upper outlet duct.
3. Disconnect and remove the RH defogger upper outlet duct from the RH defogger lower outlet duct.




4. Disconnect the RH defogger lower outlet duct from the SIR bracket.
5. Disconnect the RH defogger lower outlet duct from the defroster duct.
6. Remove the RH defogger lower outlet duct.




7. Remove the windshield defroster duct retaining screws.
8. Disconnect the defroster duct from the LH defogger lower outlet duct.
9. Remove the defroster duct.

Installation Procedure

Note: If installing a new defroster duct, remove the protective plastic film from the defroster duct before installing.




1. Install the defroster duct.
2. Connect the defroster duct to the LH defogger lower outlet duct.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retaining screws to the windshield defroster duct.

Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Install the RH defogger lower outlet duct.
5. Connect the RH defogger lower outlet duct to the defroster duct.




6. Connect the RH defogger lower outlet duct to the SIR bracket.
7. Connect the RH defogger upper outlet duct to the RH defogger lower outlet duct.




8. Install the retainers to the RH defogger upper outlet duct.
9. Install the air distribution duct. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Air Distributor Duct Replacement).