Air Distribution Ducts: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If removing the front floor ducts, remove the instrument panel lower insulators.
If removing the fresh air inlet duct, remove the cowl grille. For additional information, refer to BODY SYSTEM - EXTERIOR .
If removing the fresh air inlet duct, remove the cabin air filter.
To remove individual components, only carry out the following steps:

Fig 1: Component Removal Chart
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Assembly Component Removal Sequence (Items 1-26)
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Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration.

Fig 3: Instrument Panel Assembly Component Removal Sequence (Items 27-33)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.