Floor Distribution Ducts Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, 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 ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, Instrument Panel Assembly

Floor Distribution Duct - LHD Shown, RHD Typical:

2. Remove the three screws that secure the floor distribution duct to the bottom of the HVAC housing .
3. Remove the screw that secures the floor distribution duct to the side of the HVAC housing.
4. Slide the floor duct out from under the HVAC housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the floor distribution duct to the bottom of the HVAC housing.
2. Install the screw that secures the floor distribution duct to the side of the HVAC housing. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the three screws that secure the floor distribution duct to the bottom of the HVAC housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to: Body and Frame, Interior Trim, Dashboard/Instrument Panel, Service and Repair, Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement, Instrument Panel Assembly