Yes they clip on one side and then they get a 1/2" screw to hold them to the dash on the other. There is a difference from left to right depending on heater and hose selection. If you use the bushing to make the hoses all large then no it does not matter. If you have and Air-Flow heater than the small vent is on the driver side. If you have a recirculating heater the small hose is on the passenger side (this information is gleaned from installation instructions). Here are some updated photo's of the original small/large hoses, bushings and vents.

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2579507050102454676EJSQCK
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2411325270102454676ASUkYJ