Instrument Panel Vent, Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- There are different versions of the instrument panel vents depending on the component location. Pay attention to the correct arrangement.

-- Check the foam seal -1- on the instrument panel vent for damage and proper adhesion.

-- If the instrument panel vent has a display control knob, check the electrical connections in the instrument panel vent -2- and on the display control knob -4- for damage and contamination.

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-- Insert the display control knob (or cover) -1- into the instrument panel vent on the proper side -arrow-. While doing so, pay attention to the connectors -2 and 4-.

NOTE:

The various display control knobs and instrument panel vents are coded to each other through groove and tongue connections, therefore pay attention to the correct allocation of these components to each other.

-- Slide the display control knob (or cover) -1- all the way into the instrument panel vent and secure it with the pin -3-.

-- Secure the pin -3-.

-- If the instrument panel vent has an installed display control knob -4-, connect the connector -2-.

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-- Turn the operating lever -2- to the "6 o'clock" position.

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-- Slide the instrument panel vent -1- all the way into the instrument panel.

Install the remaining components.

Check the DTC memory and erase any displayed entries using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding " function.

Check the heating and A/C system function.