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Duct-Instrument Panel: Removal

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NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel & Demister Duct
GC0011036Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL) .
  2. Remove the instrument cluster (Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL) .
  3. Remove the radio and reinforcement bracket (Refer to ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL) .
  4. Remove the instrument panel speakers (Refer to ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER - REMOVAL) .
  5. Remove the passenger side air bag (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
  6. Remove the defroster duct (2) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION - FRONT/DUCTS-DEFROSTER - REMOVAL) .
  7. Remove the demister air outlets (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION - FRONT/OUTLETS-AIR - REMOVAL) .
  8. Remove the instrument panel top cover (3).
  9. Remove the park brake release handle assembly from the instrument panel.
  10. Remove the instrument panel reinforcement (4).
  11. Remove the passenger side demister outlet duct (5).
  12. Remove the passenger side demister duct (6).
  13. Remove the instrument panel ducts (7) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION - FRONT/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL - REMOVAL) .