Remove air duct

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Release the wiring harnesses from the air duct.
Unclip the cover (1), if necessary remove it on both the sides.
Detach the expanding rivet (2) from the air duct (3).

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Unlock the locks (1).
Slide the upper air duct (2) upwards and remove.

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Detach the expanding rivets (1) from the lower air duct (2).

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Slide the lower air duct (1) out of the left-hand holder (2).
Slide lower air duct (1) out and remove.

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Slide the lower air duct (1) out of the left-hand holder (2).
Slide lower air duct (1) out and remove.

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