64 11 213 Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner fan

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING

Remove air duct (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct With Plug Connection

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Raise lug (1).

Release fan motor (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Releasing Fan Motor

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Pull fan motor (1) forwards a little and then turn until controller (2) points downwards.

Feed out fan motor (2).

Fig 3: Removing Fan Motor

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