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Upper Instrument Panel: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Scion tC. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 1 heater to register duct.
    Fig 1: Removing Screws And No. 1 Heater To Register Duct
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  2. REMOVE NO. 4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 screws and No. 4 heater to register duct.
    Fig 2: Removing Screws And No. 4 Heater To Register Duct
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  3. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 3 screws and the defroster nozzle assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Defroster Nozzle Assembly Screws
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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 4 claws, then remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
    Fig 4: Detaching No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Assembly Claws
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  5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly and No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the front passenger airbag (see REMOVAL ).
  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
  8. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT PANEL SIDE SILENCER