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Instrument Panel Air Outlet Vent Replacement Left Side

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 896490  Size: SH
  1. Remove the left side lower I/P closeout panel (hush panel) retainers and let closeout panel hang loose.

  2. Object Number: 899266  Size: SH
  3. Remove the I/P filler knee bolster by pulling at the attaching clip locations.

  4. Object Number: 896836  Size: SH
  5. Remove the left side A/C vent fastener and partially remove vent.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connection from the interior lamp dimmer switch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 896835  Size: SH
  1. If the left side A/C vent is being replaced, transfer the interior lamp dimmer switch to new vent.

  2. Object Number: 896836  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connection to the interior lamp dimmer switch.
  4. Install the left side a/C vent fastener.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the A/C outlet to 2.5 N·m(22 lb in).


    Object Number: 899266  Size: SH
  6. Install the I/P filler knee bolster

  7. Object Number: 896490  Size: SH
  8. Install the left side lower I/P closeout (hush panel) with retainers.

Instrument Panel Air Outlet Vent Replacement Right Side

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 896829  Size: SH
  1. Position the HVAC vent to the upward most position.
  2. Pull outward at the bottom of the HVAC vent to unsnap the vent from the housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 896829  Size: SH
  1. Position the vent into the housing with HVAC vent vanes facing downward. Snap it into position.
  2. Operate the vent to ensure the proper function.