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 -arrow A- so that the tab -1- engages in the opening -2- in the retaining bracket.

Fig 2: Attaching Condensation Water Drain To 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.

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: Checking 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.