64 11 395 Removing and installing/replacing control panel for rear cabin A/C system

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR CENTRE CONSOLE TRIM .

Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.

NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.

Unlock catches (1).

Press out control panel of rear cabin A/C system (3) downwards and remove from centre console trim.

Installation:

Catches (1) and (2) must perceptibly snap into corresponding guides.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cabin A/C System And Catches

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Replacement

Modify FAN MOTOR .
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING .