Evaporator, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Remove the rear heater and A/C unit. Refer to HEATER AND A/C UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, "High" A/C SYSTEM, PR NUMBER 9AH/ 9AQ .

-- Disconnect the connector -B- and free up the wiring harness -A-.

-- Remove the bolts -B-.

Fig 1: Air Duct, Rear Fresh Air Blower And Bolts

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-- Pry up the air duct -A- in the area of the rear fresh air blower -C- and remove in the direction of the -arrow-.

-- Remove the heater core. Refer to HEATER CORE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors -A and B- and free up the wiring harness -E-.

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Release the catches -C-.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the fresh air blower if operated incorrectly.

Imbalance and problems during operation is possible.

- Avoid using force on the fan wheel.

- Never move the balancing weight on the fan wheel.

- Do not place the fresh air blower on the fan wheel.

-- Carefully remove the air distribution housing lower section -D- at the same time guide the wiring harness for the rear fresh air blower through the opening.

-- Remove the evaporator -B- from the air distribution housing upper section -A- in the direction of -arrow-.

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