67 32 660 Replacing Fan For Backrest On Rear Seat (Comfort Seat)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove rear head restraint.  . See 52 25 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
• Remove cover for armrest at rear  . See 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Detach cover (1) in direction of arrow from Velcro-type fastener behind, pull out from guides (2) and tilt forwards.

Unlock catches (3) and remove cover (1) towards top.

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Velcro-Type Fastener

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Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest  . See 52 25 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Detach retainers (1) on rear seat backrest (2).

Fold felt (3) upwards slightly.

Fig 2: Folding Felt Upwards

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Release screws (1) on luggage compartment partition (2).

Move rear seat backrest (3) forward slightly.

Fig 3: Moving Rear Seat Backrest Forward

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

If necessary, cut through cable tie (2).

Pull dividing net (3) upwards slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Dividing Net Upwards

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Feed fan for backrest (1) as illustrated out of backrest and pull out plug (2) through opening in dividing net (3).

Remove fan for backrest (1).

Fig 5: Removing Fan For Backrest

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