Floor Distribution Ducts - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.

RIGHT FRONT FLOOR DUCT





NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
2. Disconnect the right floor duct (1) from the right side of the HVAC housing (2) and remove the duct.
LEFT FRONT FLOOR DUCT

NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.





NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

3. On LHD models, remove the steering column opening cover Steering Column Opening Cover - Removal.
4. On RHD models, remove the instrument panel cover Instrument Panel Cover - Removal.
5. Remove the screw that secures the left floor distribution duct (1) to the left side of the HVAC housing (2) and disconnect the duct from the housing outlet.
REAR FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS





6. Remove the instrument panel Instrument Panel - Removal.
7. Remove the rear seat floor ducts.
8. Disconnect the left rear floor distribution duct (1) and the right rear floor distribution duct (2) as required from the HVAC housing (3) and remove the duct(s).
REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS

NOTE: Right side rear floor duct shown. Left side duct similar.





NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

9. Remove the center floor console Center Console - Removal.
10. Remove the front seat from the side of the vehicle being serviced Seat - Removal.
11. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the rear seat floor duct (2) Carpet - Removal.
12. Remove the screw (1) and disengage the retainer that secures the rear seat floor duct to the floor support (4).
13. Disconnect the rear seat floor duct from the rear floor distribution duct (3) and remove the rear seat duct(s).