Defroster Grille: Installation
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. SEE AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
, AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
ARTICLE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN 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 TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE:
Be certain that the rubber defroster grille-to-windshield seal is in place on the forward edge of the defroster grille before it is installed to the instrument panel.
- Position the defroster grille onto the top of the instrument panel (Figure).
- Align the snap clips on the defroster grille with the receptacles in the instrument panel base trim.
- Using hand pressure, press firmly on the defroster grille over each of the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
- Install the trim onto both A-pillars. (Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION ).
- Connect the battery negative cable.