24 50 010 Replacing emergency actuator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear compartment blower. See 64 11 263 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE REAR CABIN FAN
Remove air duct under center console.

Unfasten nut. Remove cable (1). Installation: Adjust gearshift lever .

Fig 1: Unfasten Nut And Remove Cable

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Release screws (1) and remove emergency actuator (2) in upward direction.

Fig 2: Release Screws (1) And Remove Emergency Actuator (2) In Upward Direction

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