DUCT-DEFROSTER
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 could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the right demister hose (6) and the left demister hose (7) from the defroster duct (3).
3. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the defroster duct support (4).
4. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the defroster duct support to the instrument panel support (5) and position the defroster duct support out of the way.
5. Remove the defroster duct from the top of the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Position the defroster duct (3) to the top of the instrument panel support (5).
2. Reposition the defroster duct support (4) onto the instrument panel support and install the two retaining screws (1). Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 in. lbs.).
3. Install the two screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the defroster duct support. Tighten the screw to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the right demister hose (6) and the left demister hose (7) to the defroster duct.
5. Install the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION).