Rear Fresh Air Blower -V80-, EMOVING AND INSTALLING, PR NUMBER 9AH, 9AQ: Removing

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-- Remove the 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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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.

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

-- Disconnect the connector -6-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 5 and 7-.

-- Release the catches -2- and lift up the fresh air blower -3- slightly from the housing in the direction of -A arrows-.

-- Release the catch -4- and tilt the fresh air blower in the direction of -arrow A-.

-- Remove the fresh air blower at the same time guide out the wiring harness through the opening in the housing.