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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 1998 🢒 Safari - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Floor Air Outlet Replacement - Center

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 280269 Size: SH
  1. Remove the instrument panel extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement in Instrument Panel and Gauges.
  2. Remove the floor air outlet duct from the air distributor.

    3. Object Number: 280407 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts that retain the outlet duct to the floor (if equipped).
  4. Remove the floor air outlet from the ducts to the rear seat (if equipped).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 280407 Size: SH
  1. Install the floor air outlet to the ducts to the rear seat (if equipped).

    2. 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 nuts that retain the outlet duct to the floor (if equipped).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts that retain the outlet duct to the floor (if equipped) to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 280269 Size: SH
  3. Install the floor air outlet duct to the air distributor.
  4. Install the instrument panel extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement in Instrument Panel and Gauges.