64 11... Replacing retaining ring for condensation drain hose

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Special tools required:

00 9 325

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove heater/air conditioner . See 64 11 206 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (N20, N26) or 64 11 206 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (N47)

Press out condensation drain hose (1) from retaining ring (2) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Condensation Drain Hose And Retaining Ring

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Remove retaining ring (1) with special tool 00 9 325 .

Fig 2: Removing Retaining Ring With Special Tool (00 9 325)

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Installation note:

Guide of bottom retaining ring (1) must fit correctly in recess of condensation drain hose (2).

Fig 3: Fitting Guide Of Bottom Retaining Ring In Condensation Drain Hose

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Installation note:

Guide on top retaining ring (1) must fit correctly in recess on body (2).

Fig 4: Fitting Guide On Top Retaining Ring In Recess On Body

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Installation note:

Guide on bottom retaining ring (1) must be inserted correctly in recess on top retaining ring (3).

Make sure condensation drain hose (2) is correctly fitted in top retaining ring (3).

Fig 5: Fitting Drain Hose Pipe In Top Retaining Ring

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