Ranger 4WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1997)
Air Register: Service and Repair
Register
Louver Assemblies
REMOVAL
1. Depress the center division bar to the side.
2. Pull the end of the louver assembly from the opening.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, snap each end of the louver assembly into position. Louvers will not assemble upside down, but will interchange with each other.
Register Assemblies
REMOVAL
1. To service the entire register assembly, remove the center finish trim panel.
2. Release eight tabs from the backside and remove the assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. To install the register assembly, follow removal steps in reverse order.
Left Instrument Panel Cluster Register
REMOVAL
1. Remove the instrument panel applique.
2. From the back side of the applique, remove three screws from the left A/C register and push it out of the applique.
INSTALLATION
1. To install the register, set in position and install the screws.
2. Install the applique.
RH Register Louver Assembly
Removal
1. Carefully insert a small pry tool between the right-hand edge of the A/C register and the instrument panel pad. Use caution not to damage the
pad finish.
2. Pry over and out to release the fixed snaps in line with center control knob. Three other flex tabs retain the assembly, one middle left side, one
top left and one bottom left.
3. Remove RH register from the face of the instrument panel.
Installation
1. For installation, press the replacement RH register into its opening.
Center