64 11 826 Replacing servodrive for recirculated air flaps (automatic A/C High)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove battery negative lead, refer to 12 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY
Remove glovebox, refer to 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVE WITH HOUSING or 51 16 367 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX (WITH ACTIVE KNEE PROTECTOR) WITH HOUSING

Release screw (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Right Footwell Air Duct

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Detach right footwell air duct (2) in direction of arrow and remove towards bottom.

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Folding Back Fuse Box

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Fold back fuse box (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Remove retainer (1).

Fig 3: Pulling Back Holder

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Unclip linkage (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screw (3) and pull back holder (4) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection (5) and remove holder (4).

Press lock (1) and unclip servodrive (2) in direction of arrow from holder (3).

Fig 4: Removing Servodrive From Holder

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Installation:

If necessary, align shaft of flap(s) to be actuated to position of servodrive to be installed.