I/P Center Outlet Assembly Closes when the Blower Motor Fan is On High. Saturn Saturn 1995

For 1990-2009 cars

# I/P Center Outlet Assembly Closes when the Blower Motor Fan is On High

Subject: | Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Assembly Closes when the Blower Motor Fan is on High -- Replace the I/P Center Air Outlet Assembly

Models: | 1995 Saturns built up to and including SZ160362

### Condition:

Some owners may comment that their instrument panel center air outlets close when the blower motor fan is on high.

### Cause:

The condition may be caused by excessive clearance in the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly pivot points.

### Correction:

Replace the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly according to the procedures in this bulletin.

### Removal Procedure

Important: Do not push the center pins through the push pin fasteners

1. Depress the center pins inward to release the radio/HVAC controller cover fasteners.
2. Remove the push pin fasteners and pull the radio/HVAC controller cover rearward.
3. Disconnect the traction control-fog lamp defog electrical connector if equipped.
4. Rotate both instrument panel center air outlet assemblies down.
5. Place a small flat-blade screw driver between the instrument panel center air outlet assemblies and pry slightly apart to disengage the pivot pins.
6. Remove both instrument panel center air outlet assemblies.
7. Use a small flat-blade screw driver to disengage the lock tabs on both sides of the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly while pulling rearward.
8. Remove the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the new instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly, P/N 21031535 into the opening in the instrument panel retainer. Push in until the tabs are flush with the sides of her instrument panel center air duct assembly.
2. With the small hole on the instrument panel center outlet assembly facing inward, rotate the instrument panel center air panel outlet assembly down and snap it into the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly. Repeat the procedure for the second instrument panel center outlet assembly.

Important: Small pivot pins are in the center of the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly. Large pivot pins are on the sides of the instrument panel center air outlet duct assembly.

3. Connect the traction control-fog lamp-rear defog electrical connector if equipped.
4. Install the radio/HVAC control cover. Push in at the clip locations.
5. Install the push pin fasteners and lock.

### Parts Requirements:

Part Number | Description
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21030535 | Duct Asm -- I/P Ctr Air Otlt

CLAIM INFORMATION | To receive credit for this repair, submit a claim through the Saturn dealer System as follows:
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-- | Case Type | Description | Labor Operation Code
-- | VW | Remove and Replace I/P Center Air Outlet Duct Assembly | D1446