Patriot 2WD L4-2.0L (2008)
10. Position the center instrument panel duct (5) onto the top of instrument panel support (6). Rotate and tilt the duct as necessary.
11. Install the two screws (2) that secure the center duct to the two brackets (4). Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
12. Install the instrument panel ducts (1 and 3) .
Instrument Panel Demister Ducts - 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 negative battery (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: Illustrations shown with instrument panel removed from vehicle for clarity.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
DRIVER SIDE DUCT
NOTE: The driver side demister duct is serviced only as an assembly with the driver side instrument panel duct.
1. Remove the instrument panel top coverSee: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and
Repair/Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.
2. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the driver side instrument panel and demister duct assembly (1) to the instrument panel support (5).
3. Disconnect the driver side demister hose (3) from the demister duct.
4. Disconnect the driver side instrument panel duct from the center duct (4).
5. Remove the instrument panel duct and demister duct assembly from the instrument panel support.
PASSENGER SIDE DUCT