Air Duct: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Remove instrument panel assembly.
- Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly in Body and Accessories section.

3. Remove center ventilation duct and side defroster duct.
- Remove 5 screws.

4. Remove instrument panel brackets.
- Refer to Cross Beam Assembly in Body and Accessories section.

5. Remove cross beam assembly.
- Refer to Cross Beam Assembly in Body and Accessories section.

6. Remove ventilation lower duct.
7. Remove rear heater duct.
- Remove foot rest carpet and 3 clips.

8. Remove defroster nozzle.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following point:
1. Connect each duct and nozzle securely leaving no clearance between them and making no improper matching.