Instrument Panel 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. 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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: The air ducts for the instrument panel and demisters outlets are integral to each other and cannot be serviced separately.

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.





1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Remove the instrument panel top cover (1) from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the screws that secure the left and right instrument panel and demister duct assemblies (2 and 4) to the instrument panel top cover.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel and demister duct assemblies from the main distribution duct (3) and the panel end outlets (5) and remove the duct assemblies.
5. Remove the screws that secure the center instrument panel ducts (6) to the instrument panel top cover.
6. Disconnect the center instrument panel ducts from the main distribution duct and remove the center ducts.