64 22... Removing air ducts

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Detach right footwell heating duct (1) in area (2) in direction of arrow. Detach right footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) from heater/air conditioner and remove in direction of arrow from right rear compartment heating duct (4).

Fig 1: Detach Right Footwell Heating Duct (1) In Area (2) In Direction Of Arrow

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NOTE: Lower instrument panel trim partially shown.

Detach left footwell heating duct (1) in area (2) in direction of arrow. Detach left footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) from heater/air conditioner and remove in direction of arrow from left rear compartment heating duct (4).

Fig 2: Detach Left Footwell Heating Duct (1) In Area (2) In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation: Make sure retainer (2) is correctly seated on left/right footwell heating duct (1). Insert footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) in rear compartment heating duct (4). Attach footwell heating duct (1) in area (4) to heater/air conditioner. Make sure assembly is locked exactly at point (5).

Fig 3: Installing Air Duct

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