52 30... Removing and installing all ventilation grilles on center console

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Version with rear cabin fan only:

Unclip ventilation grille (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ventilation Grille

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Unclip operating unit (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Operating Unit

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Unclip lever (1) from operating unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Operating Unit Lever

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Unclip air outlet grille (1) on left and right with plastic wedge.

Fig 4: Identifying Air Outlet Grille

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