Front Center Air Outlets
FRONT CENTER AIR OUTLETS
Special Tools:
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 and 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the center bezel from cosmetic damage during this procedure.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center bezel (1) from the instrument panel and place it on a workbench Instrument Panel Bezel - Removal.
3. Using Trim Stick (2) or equivalent, carefully disengage the eight plastic retaining clips (4) that secure each air outlet (3) to the center bezel.
4. Lift the top of each air outlet (1) rearward and upward to disengage the bottom of each outlet from the center bezel (2) and remove the outlet(s).