64 11 916 Replacing temperature sensor for cold-air distributor

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove audio system controller / Car Communication Computer. Refer to 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER and/or 65 83 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CAR COMMUNICATION COMPUTER .

Release screws (1).

Fold back middle function carrier (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure middle function carrier (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Locating Middle Function Carrier Retaining Screws

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Turn temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (1) through approx. 90° and pull out in direction of arrow.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Installation:

Make sure temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Temperature Sensor For Cold-Air Distributor

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