Tools required
J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover
Removal Procedure
Important: The defroster door must be closed to allow clearance during defroster duct removal.
- Set the HVAC controls in the VENT mode to close the defroster door.
Important: Remove the cross vehicle beam with the defroster duct attached.
- Remove the cross vehicle beam. Refer to
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
- Remove the side window defogger ducts from the defroster outlet duct.
- Using the J 38778
remove the defroster outlet duct retaining clips.
- Remove the defroster outlet duct from the cross vehicle beam.
Installation Procedure
- Position the defroster outlet duct to the cross vehicle beam.
- Connect the defroster outlet duct retaining clips.
- Install the side window defogger ducts to the defroster outlet duct.
- Install the cross vehicle beam. Refer to
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.