OUTLET-AIR
DESCRIPTION
There are two defroster air outlets (2) in the defroster grille (3) located on the top of the instrument panel (7). The airflow from the defroster outlets is directed by fixed vanes in the defroster grille and cannot be adjusted. The defroster air outlets are not serviceable from the defroster grille (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/DEFROSTER GRILLE - REMOVAL).
There are two side window demister air outlets (4). One located at each end of the instrument panel near the A-pillars. The airflow from the side window demister air outlets is directed by fixed vanes in the demister outlet grilles and cannot be adjusted. The side window demister air outlet located at the right end of the instrument panel is integral to the passenger side air bag door (5) and cannot be serviced separately (refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). The other side window demister air outlet is integral to the instrument cluster bezel (8) and cannot be serviced separately (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
There are four instrument panel air outlets. One air outlet is located near each outboard end of the instrument panel facing the rear of the vehicle and the other two outlets are located near the top of the instrument panel center bezel. The air outlet located at the right end of the instrument panel is integral to the passenger side air bag door and cannot be serviced separately (refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL). The air outlets located at the center of the instrument panel are integral to the instrument panel and cannot be serviced separately (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - REMOVAL). The other instrument panel air outlet is integral to the instrument cluster bezel (1) and cannot be serviced separately (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/IP PASSENGER SIDE BEZEL - REMOVAL).
Each of the instrument panel air outlets contain an air outlet barrel (6) that is used to direct or shut off the flow of the conditioned air leaving the instrument panel.
CAUTION: The instrument panel air outlet barrels can only be installed in one direction. If the outlet barrel is not properly oriented prior to installation, damage to the outlet barrel will occur.
NOTE: Each air outlet barrel is retained into the air outlet housing by two pivot shafts. One pivot shaft is larger than the other. The air outlet barrel must be first installed onto the larger pivot shaft, then snapped into place over the smaller pivot shaft.
All of the instrument panel air outlets barrels can be serviced individually.
REMOVAL
NOTE: The instrument panel air outlet barrels are retained onto the pivots located in the outlet housing by a light snap fit.
1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent (1), gently pry the panel air outlet barrel(s) (2) out of the instrument panel air outlet(s) (3) as required.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The instrument panel air outlet barrels can only be installed in one direction. If the air outlet barrel is not properly oriented prior to installation, damage to the air outlet barrel will occur.
NOTE: Each air outlet barrel is retained into the air outlet housing by two pivot shafts. One pivot shaft is larger than the other. The air outlet barrel must be first installed onto the larger pivot shaft, then snapped into place over the smaller pivot shaft.
1. Install the air outlet barrel (1) onto the larger pivot shaft (2) located in the instrument panel air outlet housing (3).
2. Gently push the air outlet barrel (1) onto the smaller pivot shaft (2) of the instrument panel air outlet housing (3) until it snaps into position.