Removal - Air Outlet Barrels

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The instrument panel air outlet barrels are retained to the pivots within the air outlets by a snap fit.

Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry on the air outlet barrel until the barrel retainers release from the barrel pivots of the air outlet housing. See Fig 1.
Remove the air outlet barrel(s) from the instrument panel air outlet(s) as required. If needed, use a trim stick to help remove the barrels.

Fig 1: Air Outlet Barrels

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - AIR OUTLET HOUSING

2 - PIVOT SHAFT (2)

3 - AIR OUTLET BARREL (4)

4 - BARREL RETAINER (2)