Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Air Duct: Service and Repair
Instrument Panel Ducts And Outlets Remove/Install
Heater-A/C Housing Ducts Remove/Install
REMOVAL
Only the demister hoses and the panel outlet barrels can be removed without instrument panel assembly removal. Removal of the fresh air duct and
collar requires that the heater-A/C housing also be partially removed. The panel outlet housings and demister outlets are serviced only as a part of
the instrument panel or instrument panel center bezel.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Defrost/Demist Duct
1. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service
and Repair, Instrument Panel Service Procedures, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding /
Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel Assembly
2. Remove the two push-nuts that secure the defrost/demist duct to the studs on the dash panel.
3. Remove the defrost/demist duct from the studs on the dash panel.