Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Move the steering wheel as far to the rear and down as possible. Use the full steering column adjustment range for this.

-- Remove the instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel decorative trim. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using the Trim Removal Wedge :3409 , unclip the instrument cluster gap cover -1- from the instrument panel vent -arrows-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

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NOTE:

The vent has a hole on both sides for attaching the Hook Tool :T40207 .

-- Carefully insert the Hook Tool :T40207 between the slats and hook it into the side of the vent.

-- Alternating between both sides, carefully remove the vent -3- from the installation opening -arrow-.

-- Remove the instrument panel vent carefully and disconnect the connectors.