Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")
After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the drive airvent duct assembly (A).

Fig 1: Locating Drive Airvent Duct Assembly With Mounting Screw
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the clock fascia panel (A).

Fig 2: Locating Clock Fascia Panel With Mounting Screw
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Disconnect the clock switch connector (A).

Fig 3: Locating Clock Switch Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center airvent duct assembly [RH] (A).

Fig 4: Locating Center Airvent Duct Assembly (RH) With Mounting Screw
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Remove the in-car hose (A).
Disconnect the in-car sensor connector (B).

Fig 5: Locating In-Car Hose And In-Car Sensor Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad upper panel (A).

Fig 6: Locating Crash Pad Upper Panel With Mounting Screw
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.