64 11 263 Removing and installing/replacing rear compartment blower

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove CENTER ARMREST .
• Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER .
• Remove REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
• If necessary, remove DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE .

Unclip cable clips (1) from center console frame (2) on left and right and remove.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Cable Clips From Center Console

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Release screws (1).

Remove air ducts (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Feed rear compartment blower (4) out of center console.

Fig 2: Removing Air Ducts

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Replacement: 

Remove REAR COMPARTMENT BLOWER CONTROLLER .