Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Center Bezel Outlets
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
AIR-BAG 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 center bezel from cosmetic damage during this service procedure.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.
Center Air Outlets
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the automatic temperature control (ATC) heating-A/C system, disconnect the infrared temperature sensor jumper
harness from the infrared temperature sensor located at the bottom of the middle outlet.
4. Remove the three screws that secure the bottom of the center bezel outlet housing to the center bezel and disengage the retaining tabs at the top of
the housing.
5. Remove the center bezel outlets and housing from the center bezel as an assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the center bezel outlets and housing assembly onto the back of the instrument panel center bezel and engage the retaining tabs to the top
of the bezel.
2. Install the bottom of the outlet housing to the center bezel and install the three retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the ATC heating-A/C system, connect the infrared temperature sensor jumper harness to the infrared temperature
sensor located at the bottom of the center outlet.
4. Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Instrument Panel Outlets
REMOVAL