Instrument Panel: Disassembly

Remove the screw, then disconnect the side defroster duct as shown in Fig 1 .

Remove the screw and side defroster nozzle duct.

Remove the 3 screws and defroster nozzle assembly.

Remove the 3 screws and heater to register duct.

Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Heater To Register Duct

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1. Remove the 2 screws and center bracket.
2. Remove the 2 screws and heater to register duct.

Fig 2: Removing No. 2 Heater To Register Duct

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Remove the screw and register as shown in Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Removing No. 1 & No. 2 Register

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1. Disconnect the connectors.
2. Disengage the wire harness clamps and remove the instrument panel wire.

Fig 4: Disengaging No. 2 Instrument Panel Wire

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Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument side panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Fig 5: Removing Instrument Side Panel

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Remove the 4 screws and pins.

1. Using a heat light, heat the end pad between 20 to 30°C (68 to 86°F).
   NOTE: Do not heat the end pad excessively. 
2. Remove the end pad.

   HINT:

   When replacing the end pad, use a new pad.