51 71 080 Removing and installing/replacing heater bulkhead

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Detach sealing strips (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Sealing Strips

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Turn toggles through approx. 90°.

Fig 2: Turning Toggles

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Lift out cover (1).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Heater Bulkhead

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Unfasten screws.

Pull out heater bulkhead (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 4: Checking Rubber Seals

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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.