Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Air Register: Service and Repair
Fascia Center Vent Veneer Panel
Fascia Center Vent Veneer Panel
Removal
1. WARNING:
FOLLOWING DISCONNECTION OF THE BATTERY, A PERIOD OF AT LEAST ONE MINUTE MUST BE ALLOWED TO
ELAPSE BEFORE ANY WORK IS CARRIED OUT ON AN AIR BAG MODULE.
WARNING:
IN THE EVENT OF A FAULT RUPTURING THE 10A BATTERY SUPPLY FUSE (F4 LOCATED IN THE FUSE-BOX AT THE
DRIVER'S END OF THE FASCIA), THE FUSE MUST NOT BE RENEWED UNTIL THE AIRBAG/SRS SYSTEM HAS BEEN
DE-ACTIVATED. FUSES OF ANY OTHER VALUE MUST NEVER BE USED, AS THIS CAN CAUSE DISARM FAILURE.
Remove battery cover and disconnect ground cable from battery terminal. See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair
2. Using a plastic lever, carefully release passenger airbag deployment door from mounting clips, position for access and remove and discard
retaining clips.
3. Remove major gauge module veneer panel for access. See: Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Service
and Repair/Procedures
4. Using a thin plastic lever, carefully release the four center veneer panel dowels from fascia clips.