64 11 324 Replacing button caps for heater controls (from 03/2007)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CONTROL PANEL FOR HEATING - AIR CONDITIONING .

Turn temperature selector wheel (1) to stop (arrow).

NOTE: Air volume control (2) has no limit position.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Selector And Air Volume Control

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Unclip the protective cap (1) of the temperature selector wheels and air flow controller with button cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Selector Wheel Protective Cap

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Installation note: Clip protective cap (1) of the left temperature selector wheel in with mark pointing to the left (arrow). Clip the protective cap of the right temperature selector wheel in with mark pointing to the right. Protective caps must audibly snap into place.

Fig 3: Clipping Protective Cap Of Left Temperature Selector Wheel In With Mark Pointing To Left

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Installation note: Mark (1) must be aligned with mark (2) of the protective cap of the air flow controller (3). Protective cap must audibly snap into place.

Fig 4: Ensure Protective Cap And Air Flow Marks Are Aligned

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Set included special tool (2) onto the switch block (1) as shown. Press the special tool to the stop onto the switch block. Carefully pull both switch blocks (1) out with special tool (2).

NOTE: If applicable, the switch springs located behind the switch block will fall out when pulling out the switch block.

Fig 5: Setting Special Tool Onto Switch Block

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Carefully insert the switch springs (1) into the inlet (2) of the switch block (3) as shown. Carefully clip switch blocks (3) into the operating unit of the air conditioning.

Installation note: The repair kit includes 7 switch springs. However, only 5 switch springs will be installed. The switch spring positions may not be changed during installation. Check buttons and switch springs for function.

Fig 6: Clipping Switch Blocks Into Operating Unit

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Installation note: The springs must be inserted in the left switch block as shown.

Fig 7: Inserting Springs In Left Switch Block

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Installation note: The springs must be inserted in the right switch block as shown.

Fig 8: Inserting Springs In Right Switch Block

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