Configuration of motor vehicle with passenger seat resting on air conditioning unit, has air conditioning unit fitted into floor panel recess, through doorway of vehicle during assembly

摘要

The motor vehicle (10) has a recess (22) in its floor pan (16) to accept an air conditioning unit (26). The top of this unit lies flush with the vehicle floor and provides support for the vehicle seats (18). The air conditioning unit connects to a conduit that carries cold air to different parts of the cabin interior. The unit can be fitted through the doorway of the vehicle during assembly.