64 12 300 Removing and installing/replacing complete electric auxiliary heater - 3rd seat row

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove A/C control unit - 3rd seat row.
Remove centre console - 3rd seat row.

NOTE: The following operations are shown with the 3rd seat row removed.

Detach Starlock washer (1) from holding rod (2). Installation: If necessary, replace defective Starlock washer (1). Make sure Starlock washer (1) is correctly seated on holding rod (2).

Fig 1: Detach Starlock Washer (1) From Holding Rod (2)

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Slide holding rod (1) in direction of arrow out of guides and tilt seat cushion (2) forwards.

Fig 2: Slide Holding Rod (1) In Direction Of Arrow

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Release Screw (1)

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Release screw (1) and remove heater (2).

Fig 4: Release Screw (1) And Remove Heater (2)

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