Removal:

• Turn off the ignition and all electricity consumers.

Vehicles without access and start authorisation system

• Remove ignition key, if fitted.

Vehicles with access and start authorisation system

• Store ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.

Continued for all vehicles

• Remove the lower glove compartment trim.
• Use a screwdriver to unfasten the quick-release fastener -1-.

• Remove the hollow bolts -2-.
• Unscrew the bolt -3-.

• Disengage the retaining tab -arrow- and remove the vent -2- from the air distributor body -1-.
• Detach the electrical connector -3-.
• Undo the fixing screw -2- of the air nozzle.
• Lift the locking lug -4- and turn the fresh air blower -1- clockwise -arrow-.
• Pull the fresh air blower out of the bottom part of the evaporator housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal; note the following.