Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6)

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) Removal Procedure

Warning

Refer to SIR Warning.

Caution

If a vehicle is equipped with a head curtain inflator module ensure that the inflator module and tether are undamaged. If tether or curtain airbag are damaged in any way, they must be replaced.

Caution

Use care when working around the head curtain inflator module. Sharp tools may puncture the curtain airbag. If the head curtain inflator module is damaged in any way, it must be replaced.

1. Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 1

2. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 2

3. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
4. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 3

5. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
6. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 4

7. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
8. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Remove
9. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 5

10. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Remove
11. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) » Remove
12. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 6

13. Pull down the windshield garnish molding (1) rearwards to release the tether from the A pillar.
14. 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.
15. Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt (2) » Remove
16. Windshield Garnish Molding (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 7

17. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
18. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 8

19. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
20. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Remove
21. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 9

22. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
23. Instrument Panel Extension (1) » Remove
24. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 10

25. Radio Front Center Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
26. Radio Front Center Speaker (2) » Remove
27. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 11

28. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
29. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 12

30. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
31. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 13

32. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
33. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 14

34. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
35. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.

Note

Use care not to bend or deform the thin area of the instrument panel trim pad.

36. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Remove
37. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 15

38. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Remove [2x]
39. Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
40. Windshield Garnish Molding (3) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 16

41. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
42. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 17

43. Radio Front Speaker Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
44. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Remove
45. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 18

46. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [15x]
47. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 19

48. Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) » Remove [6x]
49. Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) » Remove
50. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 20

51. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Loosen [4x]
52. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
53. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (2) » Loosen

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 21

54. Instrument Panel Airbag Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
55. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 22

56. Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel (1) » Remove
57. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) from the vehicle.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 23

58. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (1) » Remove
59. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (2) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 24

60. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 25

61. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
62. Remove the wiring harness retainers form the right instrument panel outer air outlet duct.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 26

63. Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 27

64. Release the retaining tabs.
65. Disconnect the electrical connector.
66. Auxiliary Wireless Communication Interface Antenna (1) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 28

67. 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.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 29

68. Head-Up Display Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 30

69. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
70. Maneuver the head- up display (1) out from behind the instrument panel carrier.

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 31

71. Head-Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]
72. Disconnect and reposition wiring harness as necessary.
73. Head-Up Display Bracket (2) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 32

74. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) » Remove
75. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (2) » Remove

Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (with UV6) — figure 33

76. Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) » Remove Installation Procedure

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

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Maneuver the head- up display (1) back behind the instrument panel carrier to install.

8. Connect the electrical connectors.

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

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

11. Connect the electrical connector.

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

13. Secure the retaining tabs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Connect the electrical connector.

23. Connect the electrical connector.

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

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

26. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

27. Connect the electrical connectors.

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

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

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

31. Connect the electrical connector.

32. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Install

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

34. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Install

35. Windshield Garnish Molding (3) » Install

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

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

38. Connect the electrical connector.

39. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Install

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

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

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

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

44. Connect the electrical connector.

45. Radio Front Center Speaker (2) » Install

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

47. Connect the electrical connector.

48. Instrument Panel Extension (1) » Install

49. Connect the electrical connector.

50. Radio Front Speaker (2) » Install

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

52. Radio Front Speaker Grille (1) » Install

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

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

55. Windshield Garnish Molding (1) » Install

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

57. Connect the electrical connectors.

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

59. Connect the electrical connectors.

60. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Install

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

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

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

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

65. Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling