64 11 323 Replacing button caps for heater controls (up to 02/2007)

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Turn temperature selector wheel (1) to stop (arrow).

NOTE: Air volume control (2) has no limit position.

Tape button caps off with adhesive tape (1).

Fig 1: Taping Button Caps Off With Adhesive Tape

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Lever button caps (1) off with special tool 00 9 341.

Fig 2: Levering Button Caps Off

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Remove adhesive tape.

Pull light elements (1) out of the intake of the operating unit with a suitable tool.

Fig 3: Pulling Light Elements Out Of Intake Of Operating Unit

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Detach the button caps (1) from the die cast tree (2).

Carefully deburr the button caps, if applicable.

Fig 4: Detaching Button Caps From Die Cast Tree

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Clip light elements (1) into the button caps (2) as shown.

Clip button caps into the operating unit.

Installation note:

The button cap for air recirculation function has two light elements.

Fig 5: Clipping Light Elements Into Button Caps

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Check function of the air conditioning.