64 11 482 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cooler Box Cooling Unit

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove complete cooler box. Refer to 64 11 475 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE COOLER BOX .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Screws

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove screws (2).

Gently press catch (3) downwards and pull out strip (4) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Locating Cooler Box Catch

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Release screws (1).

Move strip (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Trim Strip From Cooler Box

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Installation:

Note different screw lengths:

1 = Long screw.
2 = Short screw.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Pull off cover (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Types Of Retaining Screws

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CAUTION: Protect wiring harness (1) against damage.

Unclip plug (2).

Detach frame (3) in direction of arrow from cooler box (4).

Installation:

Make sure wiring harness (1) is correctly laid.

Fig 5: Locating Plug In Cooler Box Wiring Harness

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 6: Removing Cover Retaining Screws

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CAUTION: Note markings on cables for pin assignment on circuit board.

Detach cable straps (1).

Disconnect plug connections (2), (3), (4) and (5).

NOTE: If there are no markings on cables, note pin assignment:

2 = Red/black (CP1).
3 = Black/black (CP4).
4 = Yellow (S3).
5 = White (S4).

If necessary, cut through adhesive bead (6) on plug connections with a suitable knife.

If necessary, separate base from socket housing.

Fig 7: View Of Plug Connections

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Make sure cooling unit (2) is in correct installation position.

Remove cooling unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 8: Removing Cooling Unit

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