DUCT-INSTRUMENT PANEL
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: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE
NOTE: Driver side instrument panel duct shown. Passenger side duct 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 PANE COVER - REMOVAL).
3. Remove the demister ducts (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the defroster duct (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the screw (3) that secures the outlet end of each instrument panel duct (1) to the instrument panel support (2), as required.
6. Remove the screw (2) that secures each instrument panel duct (1 and 4) to the center of the instrument panel support (3), as required.
7. Disconnect each instrument panel duct from the center duct (5) and remove the panel ducts, as required.
CENTER
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 demister ducts (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the defroster duct (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the driver and passenger side instrument panel ducts (refer to DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE).
NOTE: If a foam seal on the top of the HVAC housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
6. Remove the two screws (3) that secure the center duct (2) to the top of the HVAC housing assembly (4) and remove the duct from the instrument panel support (1).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE
NOTE: Driver side instrument panel duct shown. Passenger side duct similar.
1. Position the instrument panel ducts (1 and 4) to the top of the instrument panel support (3).
2. Connect the instrument panel ducts to the center duct (5). Make sure the ducts are fully engaged to each other.
3. Install the screw (2) that secures each instrument panel duct to the center of the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
4. Install the screw (3) that secures the outlet end of each instrument panel duct (1) to the instrument panel support (2). Tighten the screws to 1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
5. Install the defroster duct (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - INSTALLATION).
6. Install the demister ducts (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the instrument panel cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER - INSTALLATION).
8. Install the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
CENTER DUCT
NOTE: If the foam seal on the top of the HVAC housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
1. Position the center instrument panel duct (2) into the instrument panel support (1) and onto the top of the HVAC housing assembly (4).
2. Install the two screws (3) that secure the center duct to the HVAC housing assembly. Tighten the screws to 1.2 N·m (10 in. lbs.).
3. Install the driver and passenger side instrument panel ducts (refer to DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE).
4. Install the defroster duct (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCT-DEFROSTER - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the demister ducts (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER - INSTALLATION).
6. Install the instrument panel cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER - INSTALLATION).
7. Install the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).