Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.





1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.

2. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the defroster duct (2) to the top of the instrument panel (3).





3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the defroster duct (2) to the instrument panel wire harness support (3).

4. Remove the defroster duct from the instrument panel (4).