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: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER SIDE DUCT ASSEMBLY
NOTE: The driver side instrument panel duct is serviced only as an assembly with the driver side demister duct.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel covers Instrument Panel Pad - Removal.
3. Remove the base panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
4. Disconnect the driver side demister hose (2) from the driver side duct assembly (3).
5. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the driver side duct assembly to the instrument panel support.
6. Remove the driver side duct assembly from the instrument panel.
CENTER AND PASSENGER SIDE DUCT
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver side duct assembly (refer to DRIVER SIDE DUCT ASSEMBLY ).
3. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the center and passenger side instrument panel duct (2) to the instrument panel support.
4. Remove the center and passenger side instrument panel duct from the instrument panel.