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: Right side duct shown. Left side similar.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the instrument panel cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the two screws (3) that secure each demister duct (2) to the instrument panel support (4), as required.
4. Disconnect each demister duct from the defroster duct (1) and remove the demister ducts, as required.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Right side duct shown. Left side similar.
1. Position each demister duct (2) onto the top of the instrument panel support (4).
2. Connect each demister duct to the defroster duct (1). Make sure the ducts are fully engaged to each other.
3. Install the two screws (3) that secure each demister duct to the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
4. Install the instrument panel cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).