Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 187

1A-128 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
CENTER (UPPER) OUTLET NOZZLE
AND/OR ADAPTER
REMOVE A N D REPLACE
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A A N D G SERIES
1. Follow procedure for removal of center duct. On A
Series, nozzle can be removed by pulling it free from
instrument panel. On G Series, outlet assembly can
be pulled out from rear of car.
2. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
LEFTHAND AND RIGHTHAND OUTLET
NOZZLES
REMOVE A N D REPLACE
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A A N D G SERIES
Right and left hand nozzles on A Series models may be
removed by inserting a thin blade screwdriver approxi-
mately 3/4 inch between instrument pad and upper edge
of nozzle to disengage two retaining tabs. There is a tab
on each corner.
Nozzles on G Series models are retained by two metal
clips, one on each side. The cold air duct attachment to
the extension ducts must be disengaged. The nozzle may
then be removed by inserting a screwdriver into the nozzle
and disengaging these retainers, pulling the nozzles out
(toward rear of car) and removing screw which holds duct
to nozzle.
OUTLET NOZZLES
REMOVE A N D REPLACE
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F SERIES
The left and right A/C outlet nozzles (Fig. 1A-151) can
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be removed by inserting a thin blade screwdriver between
instrument panel and top of outlet to release retaining (2)
tabs. The outlets can then be removed and the nozzles
released from slots in the outlets. The left hand outlet
requires removal of the lower and upper instrument panel
trim for removal of outlet.
To remove the center outlet, remove the lower and upper
instrument panel trim, remove (4) retaining screws and
remove outlet. The nozzles are part of the outlet assemblv.
The auxiliary outlets are incorporated in the lower instru-
nent panel trim (left auxiliary outlet) and the glove com-
partment door (right auxiliary outlet). To replace the
nozzles, remove the appropriate part and remove nozzle
from it.