DUCT-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER
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: Illustrations shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER SIDE DUCT
NOTE: The driver side demister duct is serviced only as an assembly with the driver side instrument panel duct.
1. Remove the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the driver side instrument panel and demister duct assembly (1) to the instrument panel support (5).
3. Disconnect the driver side demister hose (3) from the demister duct .
4. Disconnect the driver side instrument panel duct from the center duct (4).
5. Remove the instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly from the instrument panel support.
PASSENGER SIDE DUCT
1. Remove the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the defroster duct (1) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the passenger side demister hose (7).
4. Remove the passenger side instrument panel duct (6) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-INSTRUMENT PANEL - REMOVAL).
5. Disengage the push-pin type fastener (2) that secures the passenger side demister duct (5) to the instrument panel support (4).
6. Disengage the demister duct retaining tab (3) from the instrument panel support and remove the passenger side demister duct through the defroster duct opening.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Illustrations shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER SIDE DUCT
NOTE: The driver side demister duct is serviced only as an assembly with the driver side instrument panel duct.
1. Position the driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (1) onto the top of the instrument panel support (5).
2. Connect the driver side instrument panel duct to the center duct (4). Make sure the ducts are fully engaged to each other.
3. Connect the driver side demister hose (3) to the demister duct. Make sure the hose is fully engaged to the defroster and demister duct.
4. Install the four screws (2) that secure driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly to the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
5. Install the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION).
PASSENGER SIDE DUCT
1. Position the passenger side demister duct (5) to the instrument panel support (4) through the defoster duct opening.
2. Engage the demister duct retaining tab (3) to the instrument panel support.
3. Engage the demister duct push-pin type fastener (2) to the instrument panel support.
4. Install the passenger side instrument panel duct (6) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the passenger side demister hose (7) onto the demister duct.
6. Install the defroster duct (1) (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the instrument panel top cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION).