64 12 673 Replacing left or right electric auxiliary heater - rear cabin

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove driver's seat or passenger seat See 52 14 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, DRIVER'S SIDE or 52 14 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT SEAT, FRONT PASSENGER SIDE .

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fold carpet (3) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Accompanying Information Label And Filling Capacity Information Label

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Release plastic nuts (1).

Installation:

Ensure that air duct (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct And Plastic Nuts

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Unlock and disconnect plug connections (1) on electric auxiliary heater (2).

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (3) on temperature sensor.

Completely feed out air duct (4).

Fig 3: Identifying Plug Connections, Electric Auxiliary Heater And Air Duct

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Replacement:

Remove TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR ELECTRIC AUXILIARY HEATER .