64 22 161 Removing and installing/replacing fresh-air grille center: Procedure

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For purposes of clarity:

Fig. 1: Fresh air grill (1) in locked state.

Fig. 2: Fresh air grill (1) in unlocked state.

Fig 1: Locating Fresh Air Grill

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Move air outlet adjuster (1) into illustrated position.

Insert special tool 641020 as illustrated at an angle downwards into openings of fresh air grill (2).

To unlock fresh air grill (2), turn special tool 641020 through approx. 90° in direction of arrow.

Withdraw fresh air grill (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Fresh Air Grill

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Installation: First allow fresh air grill (2) to snap into place at top.

Unclip Bowden cable (1) and unhook at eyelet (2).

Fig 3: Unclipping Bowden Cable

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