Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction, Removing And Installing

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NOTE:

One vent frame -A- is installed in the body vent opening -C- on the left and the right for the forced air extraction.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Forced Air Extraction Vent Frames (Bumper Cover Removed)

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The forced air extraction vent frames -A- are removed and installing from the outside (with the bumper cover removed).

There are different versions of the vent frame for the forced air extraction -A- on vehicles with and without noise insulation -D-. Installing the noise insulation -D- depends on the version of the vehicle .

Fig 2: Checking Ventilation Openings In Luggage Compartment Trim Panel

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-- Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

NOTE:

The ventilation frames -A- can only be installed in one position to ensure the sealing lips -B- close correctly.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Forced Air Extraction Vent Frames (Bumper Cover Removed)

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In this illustration, ventilation frame -A- is depicted with rear bumper cover removed.

When installing, vent frame -A- should be pressed into opening on the rear lid end piece until all retaining tabs engage securely.