64 11... Removing And Installing/Replacing Air Duct For Right FOOTWELL

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Remove right glovebox. Refer to 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX .

Remove insert in front of glovebox and trim below glovebox. Refer to 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Remove heating controls. Refer to 64 11 748 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (A/C CONTROL) or 64 11 749 REMOVING AND INSTALLING HEATER CONTROLS (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING) .

Version with on-board monitor only:

Remove complete on-board monitor. Refer to 65 52 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING ON-BOARD MONITOR or 65 52 013 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ON-BOARD MONITOR (WIDESCREEN) .

NOTE: Air duct for right footwell (1) is clipped onto housing of heater - A/C unit.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct For Right Footwell

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Unlock air duct for right footwell (1) through opening of heater - A/C controls or on-board monitor.

Fig 2: Unlocking Air Duct For Right Footwell

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Installation:

Opening (2) for lock must not be damaged.

Lift unlocked air duct for right footwell (1) upwards out of rear compartment air duct and feed out to front right.

Fig 3: Removing Air Duct For Right Footwell

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