64 11 377 Removing and installing or replacing heating and air conditioning system control panel (version without CIC)

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

NOTE: Car Infotainment Computer (CIC)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

First, unclip control panel cover (1) from the lower area, then unclip top part and remove unit.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit

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Press IHKA controls (1) to the right.

Unlock latch mechanism with special tool 00 9 327 .

Pull out A/C operator unit(1) toward to the front.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove IHKA controls (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Latch Mechanism With Special Tool (00 9 327)

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