Instrument panel, servicing

Removing air duct

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Remove/Install Components

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1 - Instrument panel

Remove switch console → Switch console, removing
Remove "side window" defroster vent → "Side window" defroster vent, removing

2 - Air duct

Instrument panel removed
Remove screws - 3 - (3x).
Remove retaining clips - 4 - (4x).
Pull air duct - 2 - out of instrument panel - 1 -.

3 - Screws (3x)

Tightening torque 1.5 Nm

4 - Retaining clips (2x)

Removing and installing dash panel vent

NOTE:

Shown from underneath for greater clarity.

Fig 2: Locating Vent And Gear Wheels

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Push vent - A - out of instrument panel covering.

NOTE:

Insert instrument panel vent correctly with gear wheels - B - facing downward.

Fig 3: Guiding Locating Tab Into Slot

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When installing, guide locating tab - A - into slot - B -.