Air Register: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

NOTE: LHD Chrysler model shown. Dodge and RHD models similar.





There are two defroster air outlets (1) in the defroster grille (2) located at the top of the instrument panel. The airflow from the defroster outlets are directed by fixed vanes in the grille and cannot be adjusted. The defroster air outlets are not serviceable from the defroster grille Removal.

There are two side window demister air outlets (3). One located on each end of the instrument panel. The airflow from the side window demister air outlets is directed by fixed vanes and cannot be adjusted. On Chrysler models, the side window demister air outlets are serviced with the outer instrument panel air outlets Air Outlets - Removal. On Dodge models, the side window demister air outlets are not serviceable from the instrument panel top pad Instrument Panel Pad - Removal.

There are four instrument panel air outlets (4). One air outlet is located near each outboard end of the instrument panel facing the rear of the vehicle and two air outlets are located at the top of the instrument panel center bezel. Each of the instrument panel air outlets contain movable vanes that can direct or shut off the flow of the conditioned air leaving each of the instrument panel outlets. Each of the instrument panel air outlets can be serviced separately.

Some models with A/C are equipped with a cooled beverage storage bin located in the instrument panel. Vehicles so equipped have an outlet, which, when opened with the A/C on, allows cooled air to flow into the bin.