Hyundai Elantra: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Air Vent
Components and components location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.] |

1. Crash pad air vent [LH]
| 2. Crash pad air vent [RH]
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Repair procedures
[LH]
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| When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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| Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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1. | Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A). 
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2. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A). 
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3. | Remove the crash pad garnish [LH]. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Garnish") |
4. | Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A). 
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5. | Press the lock pin, separate the mood lamp connector (A). 
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6. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the connector are connected in properly. |
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| Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers). |
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[RH]
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| When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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| Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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1. | Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster") |
2. | Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel") |
3. | Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A). 
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4. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A). 
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5. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A). 
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6. | To remove the gear knob & gear boots (A) pull both of it up. 
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7. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console side garnish (A). 
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8. | After loosening the mounting screw and then using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A). 
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9. | Press the lock pin separate the console upper cover connector (A). 
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10. | Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [CTR] (A). 
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11. | Loosen the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A). 
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12. | Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A) and hose (B). 
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13. | Loosen the mounting screws, remove the AVN keyboard assembly (A). 
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14. | Press the lock pin, separate the start button connector (A). 
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15. | Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A). 
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16. | Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A). 
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17. | Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A). 
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18. | Press the lock pin, separate the hazard switch connector (A). 
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19. | Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A). 
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20. | To install, reverse the removal procedure. •
| Make sure the connector are connected in properly. |
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| Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers). |
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Components and components location
Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Steering column shroud upper panel2...
Components and components location
Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.][LH]1. Crash pad side cover [LH][RH]1...
Other information:
To use a sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use a sunvisor for a side window, pull
it downward, unsnap it from the bracket
(1) and swing it to the side (2).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
sunvisor and slide the mirror cover (3).
Adjust the sunvisor forward or backward
(4, if equipped) as needed...
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from the
passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside and
is heated or cooled according
to the function selected...