64 11... Removing and installing/replacing air duct for right footwell

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

Remove insert in front of glovebox and trim below glovebox. See 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE BOX

Remove heating controls. See 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM

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 And Housing Of Heater - A/C Unit

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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 Through Opening Of Heater - A/C Controls

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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: Lifting Unlocked Air Duct For Right Footwell Upwards Out Of Rear Compartment Air Duct

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