Rear Recirculation Door Motor -V421-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch on the "parking air conditioner" function (deactivate). Refer to the Owner's Manual.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the center console base support -A- and insulation -B-. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Using a sharp knife (for example, a strong carpet knife with a point; the blade must be secure and the handle must be strong), disconnect cover grille -A- at indicated connecting points -B- from air ducts -C-.

Fig 1: Cover Grille, Connecting Points And Air Ducts

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-- Label the connector -A- and the actuator -C- (to avoid a mix up in case several connectors are disconnected at the same time).

Fig 2: Connector, Adjustment Motor, Actuating Arm And Bolts

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -A-.

-- Remove the bolts -B-.

-- Remove the actuator -C- from the relay lever -D-.