Instrument Panel Louver Replacement

CENTER LOUVER HOUSING

REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bezel Replacement.

Instrument Cluster Bezel:

2. Place cluster bezel on a clean surface face down with the head lamp switch to the right side.

Center Louver:

3. Using a flat blade, release the louver housing lock tabs.
4. Release the upper left lock tab first, then the two lower louver tabs.
5. Applying pressure on the housing, release the upper right lock tab and the lower right.
6. Push out the louver housing from the cluster bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Verify the function of the vanes.
2. Set louver housing into the cluster bezel.
3. Using care do not push on the vanes, apply pressure on outer edge of the housing and push louver housing into place.
4. After in place check function of the vanes.

LEFT LOUVER HOUSING

REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Bezel Replacement.
2. Place cluster bezel on a clean surface face down with the head lamp switch to the right side.
3. Using a flat blade, release the louver housing lock tabs.
4. Release the upper left lock tab first, then the other upper lock tab.
5. Applying pressure on the housing, release the lower lock tabs.
6. Push out the louver housing from the cluster bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Verify the function of the vanes.
2. Set louver housing into the cluster bezel and align the slot of the housing with the T location pins.
3. Using care do not push on the vanes, apply pressure on outer edge of the housing and push louver housing into place.
4. After in place check function of the vanes.

PASSENGER SIDE LOUVERS
The inner, outer louver and inner, outer housing are serviceable.

REMOVAL

Removing Passenger Louver:

1. Using a medium flat blade tool, position it in between the right side of louver and the housing.
2. Twist the tool to release the pivot pin from the louver and pull outward till released from pin.
3. Place the flat blade tool on the other side of louver and release the other pivot pin and pull housing free from the instrument panel. Use the same procedure for either inner or outer louver.

INSTALLATION

Passenger Side Louver And Housings:

The inner and outer louvers have different size pivot pins on the housing. The outer housing has a larger pin on the right side then the inner housing. The louver have a surface cut out on the right side of the housings to note the proper side.
1. The right pivot pin is slotted on both housings. So when aligning louver tab with the pin ensure that they are lined up.
2. Using care, apply pressure on outer edge of the louver and push into place.
3. Rotate louver to ensure proper engagement.

PASSENGER SIDE LOUVER OUTER HOUSINGS

REMOVAL

Remove Housing:

1. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), insert between the outer edge of the housing and the pad I panel vinyl covering.

Housing Being Removed:

2. Lightly pry housing inward and by hand pull the housing free from panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the slotted pin on the right side of the opening.
2. Set housing in to position and push into place. The housing may need to be rocked to get the best fit within the opening.