Grand Caravan AWD V6-3.8L VIN L (2001)
Fig.1 Overhead Outlet
REMOVAL
1. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the thumb wheel end of the overhead outlet away from the pivot pin in the
headliner bezel until one end of the outlet is released.
2. Pull the opposite end of the overhead outlet away from its pivot pin in the headliner bezel until that end of the outlet is released.
3. Remove the overhead outlet from the opening in the headliner bezel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the overhead outlet into the opening in the headliner bezel.
2. Slide the non-thumb wheel end of the outlet onto the pivot pin in the headliner bezel. Using hand pressure, push the thumb wheel end outboard
onto the pivot pin until it fully seats.
Defroster Ducts Replacement
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.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair,
Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel Assembly
3. Place the instrument panel face down on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument
panel from cosmetic damage.
4. Remove the fasteners that secure the defroster duct to the instrument panel armature.
5. Remove the defroster duct from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
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.
