67 11 610 Removing and installing/replacing servodrive in storage compartment (convertible)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Release screws (1).

Lever out air duct (3) at catch (2) and feed out of storage compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct And Catch

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First feed air duct (1) to right out of guides (2) and duct (3), then remove to left out of storage compartment.

Installation:

Seal (4) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct, Guide And Duct

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Unclip Bowden cable (1) from holder (2).

Release screws (3).

Remove servodrive (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Bowden Cable, Holder, Servodrive, And Screws

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