Floor Distribution Duct - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable and 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 follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage.

FRONT FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCT





1. Remove the HVAC air distribution housing, HVAC Housing - Removal.
2. Remove the six screws (1) that secure the front floor distribution duct (2) to the bottom of the air distribution housing (3) and remove the duct.

INTERMEDIATE FLOOR DISTRIBUTION DUCTS





1. Remove the center floor console, Floor Console - Removal.
2. Remove the front seats, Seat - Removal.
3. Roll back the front floor carpet from under the instrument panel toward the rear of the vehicle, Front Carpet - Removal
4. Disengage the passenger side front intermediate floor distribution duct (2) from the stud located on the passenger side of the floor support (4).
5. Disconnect the passenger side front intermediate floor distribution duct from the front floor distribution duct (1).
6. Disconnect the passenger side front intermediate floor distribution duct from the passenger side rear intermediate floor distribution duct (3).
7. Remove the passenger side rear intermediate floor distribution duct from the floor support.
8. Disengage the driver side rear intermediate floor distribution duct (5) from the stud located on the driver side of the floor support.
9. Disconnect the driver side front intermediate floor distribution duct (6) from the front floor distribution duct.
10. Disconnect the driver side front intermediate floor distribution duct from the driver side rear intermediate floor distribution duct.
11. Remove the driver side rear intermediate floor distribution duct from the floor support.