Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Air Duct: Procedures
Defrost/Demist Duct 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 AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service
and Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service
and Repair/Instrument Panel Assembly
Fig.4 Defrost/Demister Duct
2. Remove the three screws that secure the defrost duct/demister adapter to the instrument panel.
3. Remove the defrost duct/demister duct from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the defrost/demister duct in the instrument panel.
2. Install the three screws that secure the defrost/ demister duct to the instrument panel.
3. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the instrument panel assembly in the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and
Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Instrument Panel Assembly
Floor Console Ducts Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable
