64 22 135 Removing and installing / replacing left fresh-air grille

Remove cap (1).

Without cup holder:

Lever out cover (2) and remove.

With cup holder:

Extend cup holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Cover

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All:

Loosen screws (1).

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

Fig 2: Removing Fresh Air Grill

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Replacement (with cup holder):

Release screw (1).

Detach cup holder (2) in direction of arrow and feed out.

Installation:

Make sure cup holder (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

Fig 3: Removing Cup Holder

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