FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front Distribution







INSTALLATION

NOTE: Passenger side air outlets shown in illustrations. Driver side outlets similar.

UPPER OUTLETS





NOTE: If the foam seal on the air outlet is damaged, the seal must be replaced prior to installation of the air outlet.

1. Position the air outlet (1) to the top of the instrument panel (2) and align the outlet with the instrument panel duct opening.
2. Install the instrument panel air outlet into the instrument panel by simultaneously pushing the outlet downward and forward. Make sure the foam seal is properly seated in the duct opening.
3. Install the instrument panel center bezel Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Installation.
LOWER OUTLETS





NOTE: If the foam seal on the air outlet is damaged, the seal must be replaced prior to installation of the air outlet.

4. Position the air outlet (4) to the face of the instrument panel (3) and align the outlet with the instrument panel duct opening.
5. Install the instrument panel air outlet into the instrument panel by pushing the outlet straight forward. Make sure the foam seal is properly seated in the duct opening.
6. Install the two screws (1) that secure the air outlet to the front face of the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
7. Install the instrument cluster bezel or passenger side air bag (2) (depending on the side of the vehicle being serviced) from the instrument panel Instrument Panel Cluster Bezel - Installation or Passenger Airbag - Installation.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
OUTER OUTLETS





NOTE: If the foam seal on the air outlet is damaged, the seal must be replaced prior to installation of the air outlet.

9. Position the air outlet (1) to the face of the instrument panel (3) and connect any electrical connectors.
10. Align the outlet with the instrument panel duct opening and install the instrument panel air outlet into the instrument panel by pushing the outlet straight forward. Make sure the foam seal is properly seated in the duct opening.
11. Install the three screws (2) that secure the air outlet to the front face of the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
12. Install the instrument panel end cap Instrument Panel End Cap - Installation.
13. install the A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Panel-Installation.