64 11 377 Removing and installing (replacing) control panel for heater - A/C system

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove and install right trim on instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 263 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM ON RIGHT .
Remove and install center trim on instrument panel. Refer to 51 45 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Lever out clips (1).

Fig 1: Levering Out Clips

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Pull out control panel for heater - A/C system (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connections behind and remove control panel for heater - A/C system (2).

Replacement:

Carry out coding/programming.

Observe following IDC specifications:

Programming
Coding
Car & Key Memory
CD "CIP"

Fig 2: View Of Control Unit

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