Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster

Removal Procedure

1. Depress center pins inward to release radio/HVAC controller cover push pin fasteners.

Important

Do not push center pins through fasteners.

2. Remove fasteners and pull radio/HVAC controller cover rearward.
3. Disconnect traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector, if equipped.




4. Rotate center deflectors down.
5. Place a small flat blade screwdriver between deflectors and pry slightly apart to disengage pivot point.
6. Remove deflectors.




7. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to disengage lock tabs on both sides of center outlet housing while pulling housing rearward.
8. Remove housing.

Installation Procedure

1. Install center outlet hosing into opening in I/P retainer. Push in until tabs are flush with sides of housing.

Important

Small pivot pins are in center of housing. Large pivot pins are on sides of housing.

2. Rotate center outlets down and snap into housing.




3. Connect traction control/fog lamp/rear defog electrical connector, if equipped.
4. Install radio/HVAC control cover. Push in at clip locations.
5. Install push pins and lock.