51 71 085 Removing And Installing Center Of Assembly Compartment Bulkhead

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both air ducts for microfilter. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C BASIC) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

Release screw (1) on left/right and remove both fresh air ducts.

Fig 1: Identifying Screw

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Pull off sealing strip (1).

Unfasten screws.

Place holder (2) with switch for engine hood contact to one side.

Remove bulkhead (3).

Fig 2: Locating Bulkhead, Holder And Sealing Strip

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Installation:

Do not crush cable.

Check height adjustment of engine hood contact and correct if necessary.