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Front Distribution







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 may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

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

UPPER OUTLETS





1. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Removal.

NOTE: The instrument panel outlets are retained into the top of the instrument panel by a light snap fit.

2. Remove the instrument panel air outlet (1) from of the top of the instrument panel (2) by simultaneously pulling the outlet upward and rearward.
LOWER OUTLETS





3. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel Instrument Panel Center Bezel - Removal.
4. Remove 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 - Removal or Passenger Airbag - Removal.
5. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the air outlet (4) to the front face of the instrument panel (3).
6. Remove the air outlet from the instrument panel by pulling the outlet straight rearward.
OUTER OUTLETS





7. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
8. Remove the A-pillar trim from the side of the vehicle being serviced A-Pillar Trim Panel-Removal.
9. Remove the instrument panel end cap from the side of the vehicle being serviced Instrument Panel End Cap - Removal.
10. Remove the three screws (2) that secure the air outlet (1) to the instrument panel (3).
11. Remove the air outlet from the instrument panel by pulling the outlet straight rearward and disconnect any electrical connectors as necessary.
12. If replacement of the driver side air outlet is required, transfer all switches as necessary.

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