Air Register: Service and Repair

Ventilation vents and seals, replacing

The outer vents on the dashboard and the seal

Remove the cover on the side of the dashboard.
Remove the light switch. See Switches lights, replacing Service and Repair
Detach the catches on the underneath.
Press out the lower edge. Then detach the remainder.
Replace the seal if necessary.
Install in reverse order.

The center vent with the valve housing on the dashboard

Position a straightening tool on the short side of the vent
Detach the catches closest to the weatherstrip tool and pry out and detach the vent at the same time.
Disconnect the connector for the hazard warning signal flasher.
Install in reverse order.

Dashboard vent, side defroster (driver's side)

Removal
- Remove the side panel on the dashboard
- Remove the outer vent on the driver's side. See The outer vents on the dashboard and the seal
- Position a weatherstrip tool under the outer side of the side vent
- Insert your hand through the opening on to the catch for the outer vent and press the vent up and off.

Installation
- Position the pipe duct in position through the opening for the vent
- Position the vent and press it into place
- Install the outer vent. See The outer vents on the dashboard and the seal
- The side panel on the driver's side of the dashboard.

Dashboard vent, side defroster (passenger side)

Removal
- Fold down the glove compartment. See Glove compartment, replacing Service and Repair
- Position a straightening tool under the outer side of the side vent
- Press the catch by hand and press off the side vent.

Installation
- Position the pipe duct in position through the opening for the glove compartment
- Position the side vent and press it into place
- Fold up the glove compartment so that the catches fasten.

Vents on the side panel on the center console

Removal
- Remove the side panel. Pull off the vent.

Installation
- Install in reverse order.

B-post vent
Remove and install. See Panel, B-post, replacing Panel, B-Post, Replacing