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Air Distributor Duct Replacement Defroster

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1279845  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove 9 screws (1) and the front window defroster duct (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1279845  Size: SH
  1. Install the front window defroster duct (2) and the 9 screws (1).
  2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Air Distributor Duct Replacement Front

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1279839  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove 4 screws (1) and the front air distribution duct (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1279839  Size: SH
  1. Install the front air distribution duct (2) and the 4 screws (1).
  2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.

Air Distributor Duct Replacement Side

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1279837  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the 6 screws and the side ventilation duct.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1279837  Size: SH
  1. Install the 6 screws and the side ventilation duct.
  2. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.