64 11 376 Removing and installing (replacing) control panel for heating and air conditioning system

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Necessary preliminary work

Remove MIDDLE COVER FOR THE DASHBOARD .

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip control panel (2) along dashed line from cover (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Panel, Cover And Plug Connection

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When replacing or programming

Carry out NORMALIZATION of electric steering column adjustment.

Replacement

Carry out PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .