64 11 475 Removing and installing complete cooler box

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove cover (optional extra: cooler box), refer to 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Compensating Shims

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Unscrew nuts (2).

Remove compensating shims (3).

Installation:

Align cooler box centrally.

Make sure compensating shims (3) are in correct installation position.

Tighten nuts (2) to specified torque: Tightening torque 64 11 5AZ. Refer to HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Cooler Box

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Release nuts (2) and remove holder (3).

Gently pull floor inlay (4) towards rear.

Pull out cooler box (5) in direction of arrow.