DUCTS-FLOOR DISTRIBUTION
REMOVAL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR DUCT
1. Remove the glove box bin (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BIN-GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the passenger floor duct (1) from the passenger side of the HVAC housing (2) and remove the duct.
DRIVER FRONT FLOOR DUCT
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.
1. Remove the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANEL - REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the driver floor distribution duct (1) from the driver side of the HVAC housing (2) and remove the duct.
REAR FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS
1. Remove the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANEL - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the rear seat floor ducts (refer to REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS in this group).
3. Disconnect the left rear floor distribution duct (1) and the right rear floor distribution duct (2) as required from the HVAC housing (3) and remove the duct(s).
REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS
NOTE: Passenger side rear floor duct shown. Driver side duct similar.
1. Remove the center floor console (refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CONSOLE-CENTER - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the front seat from the side of the vehicle being serviced (refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT-FRONT - REMOVAL).
3. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the rear seat floor duct (2) (refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the screw (1) and disengage the retainer that secures the rear seat floor duct to the floor support (4).
5. Disconnect the rear seat floor duct from the rear floor distribution duct (3) and remove the rear seat duct(s).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
PASSENGER FRONT FLOOR DUCT
1. Connect the passenger front floor duct (1) to the passenger side of the HVAC housing (2). Make sure the duct is fully engaged to the housing.
2. Install the glove box bin (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/BIN-GLOVE BOX - INSTALLATION).
DRIVER FRONT FLOOR DUCT
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.
1. Connect the driver front floor duct (1) to the driver side HVAC housing (2). Make sure the duct is fully engaged to the housing.
2. Install the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTALLATION).
REAR FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS
1. Connect the left rear floor distribution duct (1) and the right rear floor distribution duct (2) as required to the HVAC housing (3). Make sure the ducts are fully engaged to the housing.
2. Install the rear seat floor ducts (refer to REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS in this group).
3. Install the instrument panel (refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTALLATION).
REAR SEAT FLOOR DUCTS
NOTE: Passenger side rear floor duct shown. Driver side duct similar.
1. Connect the rear seat floor duct (2) to the rear floor distribution duct (3). Make sure the ducts are fully engaged to each other.
2. Engage the retainer that secures the rear seat floor duct to the floor support (4) and install the retaining screw (1). Tighten the screw to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the carpet (refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS - INSTALLATION).
4. Install the front seat to the side of the vehicle being serviced (refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT-FRONT - INSTALLATION).
5. Install the center floor console (refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CONSOLE-CENTER - INSTALLATION).