64 11 475 Removing And Installing Complete Cooler Box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover (optional extra: cooler box) See 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove compensating shims (3).

Installation:

Align cooler box centrally.

Make sure compensating shims (3) are in correct installation position.

Tighten nuts (2) to specified torque.

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Compensating Shims And Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Release nuts (2) and remove holder (3).

Gently pull floor inlay (4) towards rear.

Pull out cooler box (5) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Holder

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