Condensation Water Drain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Installation Is Carried Out In The Reverse Order While Observing The Following.

NOTE:

Replace The Condensation Water Drain If The Plastic Ring Is Damaged.

Caulk The Plastic Ring With Silicon If It Is Loose.

-- Note The Installed Location When Attaching The Plastic Ring:

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Ring Installation Position

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The plastic ring tab -1- must be positioned between both of the condensation water drain markings -arrows-.

-- Attach the condensation water drain in direction of -arrow A- so that the tab -1- engages in the opening -2- in the retaining bracket.

Fig 2: Attach Condensation Water Drain So That Tabs Engage In The Opening In Bracket

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-- Install the grommet in the opening in the battery cavity. Insert the top tab -4- first and then lock the bottom one.

NOTE:

If the grommet on the battery cavity is not completely caulked, caulk this position with for example Silicone Adhesive:D 176 001 A3 . Refer to the Parts Information.

The adhesive surface must be clean and free of grease when applying the silicone adhesive.

-- Check that the condensation water drain is in the correct position.

Fig 3: Check That Condensation Water Drain Is In Correct Position

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The tab -2- must face the seam -1- in the bracket.

-- Install The Remaining Removed Components.

-- Turn On The Ignition.

-- After installing, check the DTC memory for the Climatronic Control Module -J255- display and control head and the Battery Regulation Control Module -J840- and, if necessary, erase the displayed faults using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.