Footwell vents front, removing and installing: Removing

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Remove glove compartment and center console. →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 1: Removing Support For Instrument Panel Cross Member

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Remove support - A - for instrument panel cross member (on passengers side at transmission tunnel). →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 2: Removing Bolts Between Support And Air Conditioner

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Remove bolts - A - and - B - between support - C - and air conditioner.
Remove support - C - for instrument panel cross member (on drivers side at transmission tunnel). →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
Remove the two intermediate pieces to the rear footwell vent air guide.
Mark the two connectors - A - and - B - to the Left Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor G261 and the Right Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor G262 (to avoid interchange).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connectors From Footwell Vent Temperature Sensors & Removing Bolts

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Disconnect connectors - A - and - B - from footwell vent temperature sensors.
Remove bolts - C -.
If applicable, remove wiring harness from footwell vent - D -.
Pull footwell vent slightly to rear and remove it in direction of passengers footwell.