Removal & Installation

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Detach sealing strips (1). See Fig 1.
Turn toggles through approximately 90 degrees. See Fig 2.
Lift out cover (1). Unfasten screws and pull out heater bulkhead (2). See Fig 3.
Check rubber seals (1) on left and right and replace if necessary. Coat rubber seals (1) on left and right with rubber protection coating agent. Heater bulkhead is guided at sides with guide channels. Clean guide channels and coat with rubber protection coating agent. See Fig 4.
To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Locating Sealing Strips

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Fig 2: Locating Toggles

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Fig 3: Removing Heater Bulkhead

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Fig 4: Locating Rubber Seals

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