Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the cabin intake duct. See
Duct - Cabin Intake (Remove and Replace).
Release the clips that attach the outer HVAC plenum duct to the inner
HVAC plenum duct, and then remove the outer HVAC plenum duct from the
vehicle.
Install
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:
Align the tab at the bottom of the outer HVAC plenum duct before attaching the
clips.
Remove
Animated demonstration
Turn off the climate control system.
Remove the RH side center console side panel carpet. See
Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace).
Rem
Remove
Raise and support the vehicle on a 2 post lift. See
Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift.
Remove the rear underhood apron. See
Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
Remove the 2nd row low
Remove
Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See
Seat Cushion - Lower - 2nd Row (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH and RH 2nd row seat side bolsters. See
Bolster - Side - Seat - 2nd Row - LH (Remove and Replace).
Remove the LH side rail trim. See
Trim - Side Rail - LH (Remove and Replace