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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Silhouette Ext. 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Center Air Outlet Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the IP trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    2. Object Number: 868109 Size: SH
  2. Remove the center air distribution duct nuts.
  3. Remove the center air distribution duct from the cross vehicle beam.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 868109 Size: SH
  1. Position the center air distribution duct to the cross vehicle beam.

    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 center air distribution duct nuts.

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

  3. Install the IP trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.