Outer Instrument Panel Vent, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Side instrument panel vent, front passenger side

-- Remove the decorative trim on the front passenger side. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL DECORATIVE TRIM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Side instrument panel vent, driver side

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-- Bring the vertical slats of the vent -1- into the open position.

-- Using the Trim Removal Wedge:3409 , loosen the trim hinged to the steering column out of the clip connection to the instrument cluster trim.

-- Engage the Hook:T10538 -2- between the first and second vertical slats (left) on the back of the housing in the side air duct.

NOTE:

The insertion depth of the Hook:T10538 is approximately 100 mm.

-- Apply counter pressure by hand on the instrument cluster trim.

-- Pull the instrument panel vent out of the instrument panel installation opening with a firm jerk.