Overhaul
DISASSEMBLY1. REMOVE N0.2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
2. REMOVE N0.1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
3. REMOVE N0.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
4. REMOVE N0.1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
5. REMOVE N0.3 REGISTER
6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following item.
If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
b. Pry off the 5 clips and remove the front passenger airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing downward.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
c. Remove the No.1 and No.2 safety pad retainer with the 2 bolts.
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
8. w/ Automatic light control system:
REMOVE AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR
9. Auto A/C models:
REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
10. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH HOLE COVER
REASSEMBLY
Reassembly is in the reverse order of disassembly