Black box under passenger dash?

Hi,

My 2001 Freelander TD4 has a sizeable black box shaped object under the passenger dash area, above the footwell.

Does anyone know what this is for? Whatever it is, I think it's in a bit of a stupid place because it restricts legroom and can be nasty if you bang your leg on it.

Cheers

Rich

housing for your pollen filter

It is part of the air conditioning unit - it is in a bit of a daft place but at least it keeps you cool

its for yir wARP drive will let u go to warp 8 o sumat