300 V6-3.5L (2008)
REMOVAL
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument
panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (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.
NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Remove the screw that secures the instrument panel top pad (1) to the reinforcement bracket (2).
3. Remove the four screws that secure the driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (3) to the instrument panel and remove the
duct assembly.
4. Remove the four screws that secure the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (4) to the instrument panel and remove
the duct assembly.
Instrument Panel Demister Ducts - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
1. Position the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (4) into the instrument panel.
2. Install the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly onto the outlets of the instrument panel. Make sure that the ducts are
correctly installed over the instrument panel and demister outlet seals.
3. Install the four screws that secure the passenger side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws
to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Position the driver side instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly (3) into the instrument panel.
