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Repair Procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    (Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  3. Disconnect the duct sensor connector (A).
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  4. Remove the driver side shower duct (A) after loosening the screw.
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  5. Disconnect the PTC heater connector (A).
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  6. Remove the PTC heater core (A) after loosening the mounting screws.
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  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.