64 12 525 Replacing Complete Independent Heater

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IMPORTANT: Replace exhaust gas sealing ring without fail!
Failure to replace the sealing ring may cause the independent heater to undergo malfunctions and later damage caused by the inherent intake of exhaust gas!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete independent heater.

Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach air intake hose (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3).

Fig 1: Detaching Air Intake Hose

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Release screw (1).

Pull counter holder (2) out of guide.

Disconnect independent heater holder (3) from independent heater (4).

Installation:

Replace exhaust seal (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Counter Holder, Independent Heater Holder, Independent Heater And Screw

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Installation:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 3: Identifying DIS Screen
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