Air Outlet - Removal

REMOVAL

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. 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 possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Center-right outlet shown. Other outlets similar.






NOTE: Each air outlet can be serviced without removal of the instrument panel trim cover. Illustration shown with trim cover removed for clarity.

1. Each air outlet (1) is secured by a retaining tab (3) located on the outlet, and a stop tab (4) located on the back of the trim panel. Access the retaining tab from the inside of the air outlet, through the square openings (2) provided.





2. Rotate the louvers of the air outlet (1) in the instrument panel (6) to the eleven-o-clock position (2).
3. Adjust the louvers partly downward for best access.
4. Working from inside of the air outlet, place a small screwdriver (4) or equivalent through the square opening (5), located at the twelve-thirty position (3).






NOTE: illustration shown with air outlet removed for clarity.

5. Carefully pry the retaining tab (1) toward the center of the air outlet (2) and rotate the outlet counterclockwise.

NOTE: If the foam seal on the air outlet is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.

6. Pull the air outlet straight out of the instrument panel.