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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the center air outlet assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Bezel Replacement .
  2. Remove the right air outlet assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bezel Replacement - Right Side .

  3. Object Number: 1912380  Size: SH
  4. Reach through the center air outlet opening within the instrument panel and depress the lock button (1) on the left instrument panel assist handle retainer.
  5. Reach through the right air outlet opening within the instrument panel and depress the lock button (2) on the right instrument panel assist handle retainer.
  6. While holding both lock buttons in, have an assistant pull the instrument panel assist handle (3) straight out of the dash.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1912380  Size: SH
  1. Align the instrument panel assist handle (3) to the openings within the instrument panel.
  2. Push the assist handle inward until an audible click is heard.
  3. Pull out on the assist handle to ensure the assist handle is locked into the instrument panel.
  4. Install the right air outlet assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bezel Replacement - Right Side .
  5. Install the center air outlet assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Bezel Replacement .