64 12 525 Replacing complete independent heater

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete independent heater.

Detach cable strap (1).

Release spring clip (2).

Detach air intake hose (3).

Loosen screws (4).

Remove holder for independent heater (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Independent Heater

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Unlock cover (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Unlock and disconnect plug connection for auxiliary water pump.

Feed cable out of guide.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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Release spring clip (1).

Detach coolant hose (2) together with auxiliary water pump (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Identifying Coolant Hose And Auxiliary Water Pump

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Installation:

Carry out programming/coding.