Duct, Instrument Panel, Assembly: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Jeep Wrangler and 2015 Jeep Wrangler. 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, 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE:

Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Radio Bracket, Instrument Panel Support, Duct Assembly & Screws

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the radio. Refer to RADIO, REMOVAL .
Remove the two screws (1 and 3) that secure the radio bracket (2) to the instrument panel support (6).
Remove the radio bracket from the instrument panel.
Remove the screw (4) that secures the instrument panel duct assembly (5) to the instrument panel support.

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Duct Assembly, Instrument Panel Support & Screws
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench. Refer to PANEL, INSTRUMENT, REMOVAL .
Remove the three screws (1, 2 and 3) that secure the instrument panel duct assembly (4) to the instrument panel support (5).
NOTE:
If the foam seal on a duct, outlet or top of HVAC housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.
Carefully remove the instrument panel duct assembly from the instrument panel.