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

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING - SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 .

Special Tools Required:

64 1 020

For Purposes Of Clarity:

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Fresh Air Grill

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Move air outlet adjuster (1) into illustrated position.

Insert special tool 64 1 020 as illustrated at an angle downwards into openings of fresh air grill (2).

To unlock fresh air grill (2), turn special tool 64 1 020 through approx. 90° in direction of arrow.

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

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Withdrawing Fresh Air Grill

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

Fig 3: Unclipping Bowden Cable And Eyelet

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