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Air Outlets Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE: The instrument panel air outlets are retained into the outlet housings by a light snap fit.

Instrument Panel Air Outlets:




1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the air outlet(s) out of the instrument panel outlet housing(s) as required.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the air outlet(s) onto the outlet housing(s).
2. Gently push the air outlet into the housing until it snaps into position.