Removing instrument panel vent

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector For Instrument Panel Vent Light

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Disconnect connector for instrument panel vent light.

NOTE:

The illustration shows instrument panel vent on passenger side.
The center instrument panel vents must be pulled out to detach connector for light.

Move rear air flaps of instrument panel vent into central position by turning adjustment wheel - 1 -.

Fig 2: Guiding Tool 3438 In Position Into Instrument Panel Vent & Hooking Tool 3438 By Slightly Moving It Into Recesses At Rear End Of Instrument Panel Vent

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Guide tool 3438 in position - 2 - or - 3 - into instrument panel vent.
Hook tool 3438 by slightly moving it into recesses - 4 - at rear end of instrument panel vent.

Fig 3: Detaching Instrument Panel Vent Carefully To Rear Alternating Between Left/Right Using Special Tool 3438

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Detach instrument panel vent carefully to rear alternating between left and right using special tool 3438.