64 11 213 Removing and Installing/Replacing Heater/Air Conditioner Fan
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim for instrument panel at bottom right. Refer to 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (Coupe) and/or 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL (Convertible).
Detach right footwell heating duct (1) in direction of arrow from retaining lug (3) and lay to one side slightly.
Installation:
Make sure clip (2) is correctly seated.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Raise plastic lug (2) slightly and turn fan (4) in direction of arrow.
Remove fan (4) from fan shell (5).
Installation:
If necessary, raise lug (3) slightly and screw in fan (4) counterclockwise.
Make sure fan (4) is correctly seated in fan shell (5). Check exact position of lug (2).