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An integrated heating ventilation and air conditioning unit ("HVAC") and steering column support structure 10. Structure 10 is adapted to be operatively installed within a conventional automotive vehicle of the type including a conventional body assembly having an underbody platform or structure 12

An integrated heating ventilation and air conditioning unit ("HVAC") and steering column support structure 10. Structure 10 is adapted to be operatively installed within a conventional automotive vehicle of the type including a conventional body assembly having an underbody platform or structure 12 and a steering assembly 14. Assembly 10 includes elongated lateral support structures or members 20, 22; an integrated "HVAC" duct/face plate/support structure or member 24; an "HVAC" housing or assembly 26; and support brackets 30, 32, and 34. Members 20, 22, and 24 and brackets 30-34 cooperate to support steering wheel assembly 18. Member 24 acts as both a support for the "HVAC" assembly 26 and a support for steering assembly 14.

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1. An integrated HVAC assembly and steering column support structure for use within a vehicle comprising a first portion which receives a steering column and is coupled to a body assembly of said vehicle; a second portion which comprises a face plate structure having a substantially flat inner surfa

1. An integrated HVAC assembly and steering column support structure for use within a vehicle comprising a first portion which receives a steering column and is coupled to a body assembly of said vehicle; a second portion which comprises a face plate structure having a substantially flat inner surface that forms a portion of a HVAC assembly and which is coupled to an underbody assembly of said vehicle; and an angled support bracket which is disposed above said steering column and which is coupled to said first portion and to said vehicle, wherein said first and second portions and said angled support bracket are effective to cooperatively support said HVAC assembly and said steering column and wherein said inner surface of said face plate structure cooperates with said HVAC assembly to distribute air throughout said vehicle.