64 22 162 Removing and installing/replacing center fresh-air grille

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Special tools required:

64 1 020 RELEASE HOOK

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking, see 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS/CENTRAL LOCKING .

Fig 1: Special Tool (64 1 020)

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Fit special tool 64 1 020 at lower attachment points (1).

Lever out center fresh-air grill (2) and pull back.

Unclip Bowden cable (3) and remove center fresh-air grill (2).