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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2009 🢒 WM Sedan 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Windshield Defroster Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1955698 Size: SH
  2. Remove the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).

    3. Object Number: 1955688 Size: SH
  3. Remove the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).

    4. Object Number: 1955691 Size: SH
  4. Disengage the defroster duct to instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad retaining clips (2)
  5. Remove the defroster duct assembly (1) from the I/P upper trim pad (3).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1955691 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the defroster duct to instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad retaining clips (2) are engaged to avoid an induced rattle condition.

  1. Install the defroster duct assembly (1) to the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad (3).

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1955688 Size: SH
  2. Install the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m(18lb in).


    Object Number: 1955698 Size: SH
  3. Install the air outlet duct to I/P upper trim pad retaining screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m(18lb in).

  4. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .