Fresh Air Blower -V2-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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Vehicles with High-Voltage System

-- Switch off (deactivate) the "parking air conditioner". Refer to Owner's Manual.

Continuation for All Vehicles

-- Remove the footwell vent on the front passenger side. Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOOTWELL VENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the expanding clip -1-.

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-- Remove the cover -2-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-, if equipped.

-- Lift the retaining strap -4- and turn the fresh air blower -1- clockwise -arrow-.

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.

-- Remove the fresh air blower from the evaporator housing lower section.

-- If necessary, disconnect the Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126- and Fresh Air Blower -V2-. Refer to Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .