DISTRIBUTION - FRONT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AIR FILTER
REMOVAL .............................31
INSTALLATION .........................31
AIR OUTLETS
REMOVAL .............................31
INSTALLATION .........................32
BLOWER MOTOR
REMOVAL .............................32
INSTALLATION .........................33
DEFROSTER DUCTS
REMOVAL .............................33
INSTALLATION .........................33
FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS
REMOVAL .............................33
INSTALLATION .........................34
HVAC HOUSING
REMOVAL .............................34
DISASSEMBLY .........................36
ASSEMBLY ............................36
INSTALLATION .........................36
INSTRUMENT PANEL DUCTS
REMOVAL .............................37
INSTALLATION .........................38
AIR FILTER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the insulation blanket from the venti-
lation housing in the engine compartment (Fig. 1).
(2) Open the locking clips at the front and rear of
the ventilation housing.
(3) Slide the ventilation housing cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow shown.
(4) Remove the air filter.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the air filter into the ventilation hous-
ing.
(2) Install the ventilation housing cover
(3) Close the locking clips at the front and rear of
the ventilation housing.
NOTE: The locking tabs should retain the ventila-
tion housing cover securely.
(4) Install the insulation blanket onto the ventila-
tion housing.
AIR OUTLETS
REMOVAL
WARNING: DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER
AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORM-
ING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLE-
MENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE
THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSI-
BLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 1 Air Filter Element
1 - VENTILATION HOUSING INSULATION BLANKET
2 - LOCKING CLIP (2)
3 - AIR FILTER
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