Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch on the "parking air conditioner" function (deactivate). Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Move the right front seat all the way to the rear.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the footwell vent on the front passenger side. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screw clips -A-.

Fig 1: Locating Tabs For Dust & Pollen Filter

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-- Loosen the insulation -B- from the heater and A/C unit air intake housing and remove.

-- If equipped, remove the air duct for the glove compartment cooling. Refer to AIR DUCT FOR GLOVE COMPARTMENT COOLING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Release the locking mechanism -B- on the connector -A- to the Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35- and remove the connector -A-.

-- Remove the bolts -A-.

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CAUTION:

There is a risk of burns by the metal surfaces on the auxiliary heater heating element. Heating elements can be very hot.

It is possible for the skin to be burned.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Never touch the metal surfaces of the heating element.

-- Pull the Auxiliary Heater Heating Element -Z35- -B- from the installation slot of the heater and A/C unit.