65 12 350 Removing and installing/replacing fan (left side panel)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment trim on left side panel . See 51 47 210 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRUNK TRIM PANEL ON LEFT SIDE PANEL .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Remove fan (3) in direction of arrow from sleeve (4).

Installation:

Make sure fan (3) is correctly seated on sleeve (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection (1) And Screws (2)

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