Intergrated HVAC and steering column support assembly

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