Duct, Instrument Panel Demister: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE:

Take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.

Fig 1: Center Distribution & Driver Side Demister Duct

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, REMOVAL .
Remove the instrument panel cover. Refer to COVER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
Remove the retainer (1) that secures the driver side demister duct (2) to the instrument panel support (4).
Disconnect the driver side demister duct from the center distribution duct (3) and remove the duct.

Fig 2: Passenger Side Demister Duct & Passenger Side Instrument Panel Duct
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove the retainer (1) that secures the passenger side demister duct (5) to the instrument panel support (6).
Remove the retainer (2) that secures the passenger side demister duct to the passenger side instrument panel duct (3).
Disconnect the passenger side demister duct from the center distribution duct (4) and remove the demister duct.