Instrument Panel Center 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 and 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.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the radio from the instrument panel Radio - Removal.
3. Reach through the opening in the instrument panel (2) and remove the three screws (3) that secure the center instrument panel duct (1) to the instrument panel.
4. Rotate the center instrument panel duct as necessary and remove the duct.