Commander 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2007)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Duct-Instrument Panel
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: 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: The air ducts for the instrument panel and demisters outlets are integral to each other and cannot be serviced separately.
NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage while performing this procedure.
1. Remove the instrument panel and place it on a workbench.
2. Remove the instrument panel top cover (1) from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the screws that secure the left and right instrument panel and demister duct assemblies (2 and 4) to the instrument panel top cover.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel and demister duct assemblies from the main distribution duct (3) and the panel end outlets (5) and remove the
duct assemblies.
5. Remove the screws that secure the center instrument panel ducts (6) to the instrument panel top cover.
6. Disconnect the center instrument panel ducts from the main distribution duct and remove the center ducts.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the left and right instrument panel and demister duct assemblies (2 and 4) to the instrument panel top cover (1).