For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.

1.1. | Remove the 4 bolts.

1.2. | Disconnect the wiring harness plug for the I/P compartment lighting.

2. Remove the panel on I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .

Important: Remove the air and radio duct through the heater control slot.

3. Release and remove the air and radio cooling duct.

3.1. | Release the radio cooling duct (1) in the radio recess.

3.2. | Release and remove the air duct (2).

3.3. | Remove the air and radio cooling duct.

4. If necessary, remove I/P compartment valve.

### Installation Procedure

1. If removed, install the I/P compartment valve.

Important: Insert the air and radio cooling duct through the slot in the heater control unit.

2. Install the air and radio cooling duct.

2.1. | Insert the air duct.

2.2. | Connect the air duct.

2.3. | Install the radio cooling duct in the radio recess.

3. Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
4. Install the I/P compartment.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Connect the wiring harness plug.

Tighten
Tighten the 4 bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).