Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Dashboard Side Vent Removal/Installation




Dashboard Side Vent Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required
- KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014*

NOTE:

- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and its related parts.

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

- The driver's side vent is shown; the passenger's side vent is similar.

1. Remove these items:
- Driver's side: Driver's outer dashboard trim Drivers Outer Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation

- Passenger's side: Passenger's dashboard trim Passengers Dashboard Trim Removal/Installation

- Passenger's side: Passenger's dashboard side lid Service and Repair

2. Driver's side: Open the front door, and remove the driver's dashboard side lid (A).
-1 Pull out the front door opening seal (B) as needed.
-2 Gently pry the rear edge of the lid with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips and the hooks (C).
-3 Release the hooks (D).






3. Remove the screw (A).

4. Pull out the side vent (B) to release the clips (C), then remove the vent.

5. Install the side vent in the reverse order of removal, and push the clips into place securely.