51 71 080 Removing and installing/replacing heater bulkhead

Detach sealing strips (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Sealing Strips

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Turn toggles through approx. 90°.

Fig 2: Turning Toggles Through Approx. 90°

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Lift out cover (1).

Unfasten screws.

Pull out heater bulkhead (2).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Heater Bulkhead

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Installation:

Check rubber seals (1) on left and right and replace if necessary.

Coat rubber seals (1) on left and right with rubber protection coating agent.

Heater bulkhead is guided at sides via guide channels.

Clean guide channels and coat with rubber protection coating agent.

Fig 4: Checking Rubber Seals

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