Instrument Panel Demister Ducts - 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 take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: Illustrations shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.

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

DRIVER SIDE DUCT

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





1. Remove the instrument panel top coverInstrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the driver side instrument panel and demister duct assembly (1) to the instrument panel support (5).
3. Disconnect the driver side demister hose (3) from the demister duct.
4. Disconnect the driver side instrument panel duct from the center duct (4).
5. Remove the instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly from the instrument panel support.
PASSENGER SIDE DUCT





6. Remove the instrument panel top coverInstrument Panel Cover - Removal.
7. Remove the defroster duct (1) Defroster Ducts - Removal.
8. Remove the passenger side demister hose (7).
9. Remove the passenger side instrument panel duct (6)Instrument Panel Ducts - Removal.
10. Disengage the push-pin type fastener (2) that secures the passenger side demister duct (5) to the instrument panel support (4).
11. Disengage the demister duct retaining tab (3) from the instrument panel support and remove the passenger side demister duct through the defroster duct opening.