Instrument Panel Duct - Removal

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

NOTE: Illustrations shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DUCT

NOTE: The left and right side instrument panel ducts are serviced only as an assembly with the left or right side demister duct.






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the instrument panel top coverInstrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Disconnect the left side demister hose (3) and right side demister hose (5) from the defroster duct (4).
3. Remove the screws (2) that secure each demister duct (1 and 6) to the instrument panel support.
4. Remove the push-pin fastener (8) that secures each instrument panel duct (7 and 10) to the instrument panel support.
5. Disconnect the left and right side instrument panel ducts from the center duct (9).
6. Remove the each instrument panel duct and demister duct as an assembly from the instrument panel.

CENTER DUCT






NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the left and right side instrument panel and demister ducts (1 and 2) (refer to LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE DUCT ).
2. Remove the two screws (3) that secure the center instrument panel duct (4) to the instrument panel support.
3. Rotate and tilt the center duct as necessary to remove it from the instrument panel.