Instrument Panel Demister Duct - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

DRIVER SIDE

NOTE: The inner driver side demister duct is serviced only as an assembly with the driver side instrument panel duct.





1. Remove the upper and lower instrument panel covers Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Remove the four screws (2 and 7) that secure the driver side demister duct (3) and the instrument panel duct (6) to the instrument panel support.
3. Disconnect the driver side demister hose (4) from the demister duct.
4. Disconnect the driver side instrument panel duct from the passenger side instrument panel duct (5).
5. Remove the instrument panel and demister duct assembly from the instrument panel support.
6. If required, disconnect the outer demister duct (1) from the driver side demister duct.

PASSENGER SIDE





1. Remove the upper and lower instrument panel covers Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Disconnect the demister hose (1) from the passenger side demister duct (4).
3. Disengage the push-pin type fastener (3) that secures the passenger side demister duct to the instrument panel support.
4. Disengage the demister duct retaining tab (2) from the instrument panel support and remove the passenger side demister duct.