Air Distributor Duct Replacement Panel

1. Remove the IP lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.



2. Remove the retaining screw (1) from the panel air duct.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from the panel air duct.
4. Remove the panel air duct from the cross vehicle beam.

1. Install the panel air duct to the cross vehicle beam.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the panel air duct screw (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screw (1) to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).

3. Install the panel air duct bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the IP lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Air Distributor Duct Replacement RH

1. Remove the IP lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
2. Reposition the right IP fuse junction block.



3. Remove the retaining bolts from the right air duct.
4. Remove the right air duct from the cross vehicle beam.

1. Install the right air duct to the cross vehicle beam.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the right air duct bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Install the right IP fuse junction block..
4. Install the IP lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Air Distributor Duct Replacement Defrost

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Remove the IP lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.



3. Remove the retaining screw (1) from the panel air duct.
4. Remove the retaining bolts from the panel air duct.
5. Remove the panel air duct from the cross vehicle beam.
6. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
7. Disconnect the left side fuse block from the cross vehicle beam.
8. Remove the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
9. Position the body control module away from the cross vehicle beam.
10. Remove the brake pedal. Refer to Brake Pedal Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
11. Remove the three brake pedal brace bolts from the cross vehicle beam.
12. Disconnect any ground wires, as necessary.
13. Release the wiring harness retaining clips from the cross vehicle beam and position the wiring harness aside.



14. Remove the bolts from the HVAC module center support.
15. Remove the bracket from the HVAC module center support.
16. Reposition the vacuum harness.



17. Remove the bracket bolts from the HVAC module upper support.



18. Remove the bolts from the right and left side of the cross vehicle beam.



19. Remove the cross vehicle beam.



20. Remove the defroster air duct retaining bolts.
21. Remove the defroster air duct from the cross vehicle beam.

1. Install the defroster air duct to the cross vehicle beam.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the defroster air duct bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).




3. Install the cross vehicle beam to the vehicle.



4. Install the bolts to the right and left side of the cross vehicle beam.
5. Tighten the bolts to the right and left side of the cross vehicle beam in sequence.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




6. Install the bracket bolts to the HVAC module upper support.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

7. Install the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console..



8. Install the bracket to the HVAC module center support.
9. Reposition the vacuum harness to the original position.
10. Install the bracket bolts to the HVAC module center support.

Tighten
Tighten the bracket bolts in sequence to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

11. Reposition the IP wiring harness on to the cross vehicle beam and secure the retaining clips.
12. Connect all disconnected ground wires.
13. Install the three brake pedal brace bolts..

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

14. Install the brake pedal. Refer to Brake Pedal Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
15. Reposition the body control module in place.
16. Install the left fuse block to the cross vehicle beam.
17. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.



18. Install the panel air duct to the cross vehicle beam.
19. Install the panel air duct screw (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).

20. Instal the panel air duct bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

21. Install the lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
22. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.