Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing, Side Instrument Panel Vent
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
Note
There is a hole -arrows- on the side of the instrument panel vent at the top for attaching the T-Handle Hook -3438-.
- Carefully remove the instrument panel vent -1- out of its opening alternating from the side to the top using the T-Handle Hook -3438-.
- Versions with lighting: Disconnect the electrical connector on the instrument panel vent.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
- When sliding the instrument panel vent into the installation opening, make sure the air duct engages correctly.
- Press the instrument panel vent into the installation opening as far as the stop.
Instrument Panel Vent, Removing and Installing, Center Instrument Panel Vent
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removing
Note
The instrument panel vent has a hole -arrow- on both sides for attaching the T-Handle Hook -3438-.
- Alternating on both sides, carefully remove the instrument panel vent -1- from the installation opening using the T-Handle Hook -3438-.
- Versions with lighting: Disconnect the electrical connector on the instrument panel vent.
- Version with lighting: to disconnect connector for lighting, remove the MMI screen cover. Refer to → Chapter
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Check the clips for damage or deformation and replace them if necessary.
- When sliding the instrument panel vent into the installation opening, make sure the air duct engages correctly.
- Press the instrument panel vent into the installation opening as far as the stop.
Front Center Defroster Vent, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the center speaker trim. Refer to → Chapter "Speaker Trim, Removing and Installing, Center Speaker".
- Remove the screws -2 through 7- and remove the upper defroster vent in the center-1- from the instrument panel.
- Disconnect the Sunlight Photo Sensor -G107- connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Engage the defrost vent back into the instrument panel into the retaining tabs.