Instrument Panel Ducts - 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 negative battery (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.

AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT





1. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle and place it on a workbench Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Remove the instrument panel support from the instrument panel assembly Instrument Panel Support - Removal.
3. Remove the six screws (1) that secure the air distribution duct (2) to the instrument panel cover (3) and remove the duct.
CENTER DUCT





4. Remove the instrument panel center bezel Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Removal.
5. Reach through the opening in the instrument panel (1) and disengage the center duct (2) from the air distribution duct (3).
6. Rotate and tilt the center duct as necessary to remove it from the instrument panel.