64 12 670 Replacing electric auxiliary heater - front-

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER CONSOLE .
Remove GLOVE BOX

Remove air duct (1) and sound insulation (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Air Duct And Sound Insulation

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Fold up the carpet (3) as shown.

Slacken nut (1).

Remove ground cable (2).

Fig 2: Removing Ground Cable

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NOTE: Mark position before removing holder (2).

Release screws (1).

Take off holder (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Holder

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Unclip air duct (1) downward at retaining clasp (2).

Pull off air duct (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

Air duct (3) must be correctly engaged in duct (4).

Fig 4: Pulling Off Air Duct

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2).

Release screws (3).

Auxiliary heater (4) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Auxiliary Heater

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