64 11 208 Replacing heater core

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE HEATER .

Release screws (1).

Press lock (2) and remove cover (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Ensure cover (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Screws

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Pull out clips (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure clips (1) are correctly and firmly seated.

Pull pipes (2) out of heater core (3).

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Coat sealing rings with antiseize agent.

Make sure sealing rings are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Pulling Pipes Out Of Heater Core

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Pull out heater core (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure heater core (3) is correctly seated.