Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement LH

1. Remove the LH lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the screws retaining the floor air outlet duct.
3. Remove the floor duct.

1. Install the floor air outlet duct into position.
2. Install the floor air outlet duct retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the floor air outlet duct retaining screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the LH lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .

Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement RH

1. Remove the RH lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the lower half of the floor air outlet duct.

Using a flat bladed screwdriver or similar tool, release the retaining tabs, then remove the lower duct.




3. Remove the floor air outlet duct retaining screws.
4. Remove the floor duct, upper half.

1. Install the floor air outlet duct, upper half, into position.
2. Install the floor air outlet duct retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the floor air outlet duct retaining screws to 1.6 N·m (14 lb in).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.




3. Install the floor air outlet duct, lower half.

Align the retaining tabs and snap into place.

4. Install the RH lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .

Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement LH Rear

1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
2. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
4. Grasp the floor air outlet rear duct - LH and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise to release.

Carefully use a flat bladed screwdriver to release the duct, if necessary.

5. Remove the duct.

1. Position the floor air outlet rear duct - LH in the same position in which it was released (1/4 turn above the installed position).
2. Insert and seat the duct into the HVAC module.
3. Rotate the duct 1/4 turn counterclockwise to secure.
4. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
5. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .

Floor Air Outlet Duct Replacement RH Rear

1. Remove the console. Refer to Console Replacement .
2. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
3. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
4. Remove the I/P passenger compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
5. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
6. Pull the front floor carpet away from the RH side of the driveline tunnel to access the carpet air outlet duct.
7. Release the carpet air outlet duct from the floor air outlet duct - RH.

Use a twisting motion to release the carpet duct from the floor duct.




8. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, CAREFULLY release the floor air outlet rear duct - RH from the HVAC module.
9. Lower the duct down between the I/P center support bracket and the side of the driveline tunnel, then remove the duct.

1. Insert the floor air outlet rear duct - RH up between the I/P center support bracket and the side of the driveline tunnel, then position the duct to the HVAC module.
2. Align the floor duct to the HVAC module, then push firmly and evenly to secure the duct.



3. Secure the carpet air outlet duct to the floor air outlet duct - RH.

Use a twisting motion to secure the carpet duct to the floor duct.

4. Position the front floor carpet to the RH side of the driveline tunnel.
5. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
6. Install the I/P passenger compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
7. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
8. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
9. Install the console. Refer to Console Replacement .