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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2002 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Air Distributor Duct Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

    2. Object Number: 573444 Size: SH
  2. Remove the center air duct mounting screw.
  3. Remove the center air duct distribution.

    4. Object Number: 283722 Size: SH
  4. Remove the side air ducts mounting screws and side air distribution ducts.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 573444 Size: SH
  1. Install the center air distribution duct.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the center air distribution duct mounting screw.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 283722 Size: SH
  3. Install the right and left side air distribution duct.
  4. Install the right and left side air distribution duct mounting screws.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  5. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.