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Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6)

Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 1
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 1
  1. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 2
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 2
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 3
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 3
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 4
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 4
  1. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 5
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 5
  1. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  3. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 6
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 6
  1. Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
  2. Access the windshield garnish bolt (2) which is located on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (1) and secures the tether to the A pillar.
  3. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
  4. Windshield Garnish Molding (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 7
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 7
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 8
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 8
  1. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 9
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 9
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Extension (1) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 10
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 10
  1. Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Radio Front Center Speaker (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 11
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 11
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 12
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 12
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 13
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 13
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 14
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 14
  1. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
  2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  1. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Remove
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 15
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 15
  1. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
  3. Windshield Garnish Molding (3) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 16
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 16
  1. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  2. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 17
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 17
  1. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 18
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 18
  1. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [15x]
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 19
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 19
  1. Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
  2. Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) » Remove
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 20
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 20
  1. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Loosen [4x]
  2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
  3. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) » Loosen
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 21
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 21
  1. Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 22
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 22
  1. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) » Remove
  2. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) from the vehicle.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 23
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 23
  1. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
  2. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (2) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 24
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 24
  1. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 25
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 25
  1. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
  2. Remove the wiring harness retainers form the right instrument panel outer air outlet duct.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 26
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 26
  1. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 27
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 27
  1. Release the retaining tabs.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Auxiliary Wireless Communication Interface Antenna (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 28
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 28
  1. Pull the windshield defroster outlet duct (1) towards the rear of the car while moving up and to the right to disconnect the left side window defogger outlet duct, to remove the duct.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 29
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 29
  1. Head-Up Display Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 30
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 30
  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  2. Maneuver the head- up display (1) out from behind the instrument panel carrier.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 31
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 31
  1. Head-Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
  2. Disconnect and reposition wiring harness as necessary.
  3. Head-Up Display Bracket (2) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 32
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 32
  1. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) » Remove
  2. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (2) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 33
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 33
  1. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 34
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 34
  1. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) » Remove
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 35
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 35
  1. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

  2. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) » Install

  1. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  2. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) » Install

  3. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  4. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (2) » Install

  5. Head-Up Display Bracket (2) » Install

  6. Connect and return the wiring harness to its original routing.

  7. Head-Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  8. Maneuver the head- up display (1) back behind the instrument panel carrier.

  9. Connect the electrical connectors.

  10. Head-Up Display Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  11. Install the windshield defroster outlet (1) duct while connecting the left side window defogger outlet duct.

  12. Connect the electrical connector.

  13. Auxiliary Wireless Communication Interface Antenna (1) » Install

  14. Secure the retaining tabs.

  15. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Install

  16. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  17. Install the wiring harness retainers onto the right instrument panel outer air outlet duct.

  18. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Install

  19. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  20. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (1) » Install

  21. With the aid of an assistant install the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) into the vehicle.

  22. Connect the electrical connector.

  23. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) » Install

  24. Connect the electrical connector.

  25. Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

  26. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) » Install

  27. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

  28. Connect the electrical connectors.

  29. Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) » Install

  30. Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

  31. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [15x] — Fastener Specifications

  32. Connect the electrical connector.

  33. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Install

  34. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  35. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Install

  36. Windshield Garnish Molding (3) » Install

  37. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  38. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Install [2x]

  39. Connect the electrical connector.

  40. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Install

  41. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [6x] — Fastener Specifications

  42. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) » Install

  43. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Install

  44. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Install

  45. Connect the electrical connector.

  46. Radio Front Center Speaker (2) » Install

  47. Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  48. Connect the electrical connector.

  49. Instrument Panel Extension (1) » Install

  50. Connect the electrical connector.

  51. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Install

  52. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  53. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Install

  54. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  55. Align the retaining clips with the slots in the A pillar and press the windshield garnish molding  (1) into place.

  56. Windshield Garnish Molding (1) » Install

  57. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) » Install

  58. Connect the electrical connectors.

  59. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

  60. Connect the electrical connectors.

  61. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Install

  62. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

  63. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Install

  64. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Install

  65. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) » Install

  66. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling