Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

LHD model shown. RHD model similar.Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).Remove the instrument panel cover (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/COVER - REMOVAL).Remove the right and left demister ducts (1 and 3)(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/DISTRIBUTION/DUCTS-INSTRUMENT PANEL DEMISTER - REMOVAL).If the foam seal on the top of the HVAC housing is deformed or damaged, the seal must be replaced.Remove the four screws (2) that secure the defroster duct (6) to the instrument support (4) and the HVAC housing assembly (5) and remove the duct.