HVAC vent replacement instructions

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I have a feeling you aren't going to like these directions, but here they are. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

Instrument Panel Upper Section
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Interior Trim Remover
Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

Remove the instrument panel.
Refer to: Instrument Panel (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
NOTE: Upper instrument panel storage tray with speaker shown, others similar.

If equipped, release the clips and remove the instrument panel speaker grille.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTE: Upper instrument panel storage tray with speaker shown, others similar.

Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove upper instrument panel storage tray.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)

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Release the clip and remove the GPSM.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Remove the 2 bolts, release the clips and remove IPC trim panel.
Detach the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts and the IPC.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque : 21 lb. In (2.4 Nm)
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NOTE: FCIM with touchscreen shown. FCIM without touch screen similar.

Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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NOTE: Instrument panel center trim panel without floor console shown, with floor console similar.

Release the clips and remove the RH instrument panel center trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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NOTE: Instrument panel center trim panel without floor console shown, with floor console similar.

Release the clips and remove the LH instrument panel center trim panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Pic 7

Vehicles without touchscreen

Remove the bolts and the FCDIM.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the two bolts and the APIM.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Vehicles with touchscreen

Remove the bolts and the FDIM.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Remove the nuts and the module.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Pic 11

Vehicles without floor console

Remove bolts and the lower instrument panel finish panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque : 48 lb. In (5.4 Nm)
pic 12

Vehicles with floor console

Remove the bolts and the instrument panel lower finish panel.
Torque : 48 lb. In (5.4 Nm)
pic 13

All vehicles

Remove the bolts and the ACM.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Release the clips and remove the RH register finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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Release the clips and remove the RH finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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NOTE: Vehicle with spot light shown, without spotlight similar.

Release the clips and remove the LH register finish panel.
Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
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WARNING: Do not reuse steering column nuts. This may result in fastener failure and steering column detachment or loss of steering control. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious injury to vehicle occupant(s).

Disconnect the electrical connectors, position aside the harness and remove the steering column.
Remove and discard the bolts.
Torque : 21 lb. Ft (28 Nm)
Remove and discard the nuts.
Torque : 22 lb. Ft (30 Nm)
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NOTE: The HVAC plenum may need to be positioned upward to access bolts.

Remove the bolts.
Torque : 49 lb. In (5.5 Nm)
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Remove the bolts
Disconnect the electrical connector and the harness retainer.
Torque : 80 lb. In (9 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors. Release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
Remove the bolts and the HVAC duct.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
Remove the bolts.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors, release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
Remove the bolts.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Disconnect the electrical connectors. Release the harness retainers and position aside the electrical harness.
Remove the bolts.
Torque : 22 lb. In (2.5 Nm)
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Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have questions.