64 22 165 Removing and installing/replacing centre fresh air grille

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Necessary preliminary tasks

F01, F02, F03, F06, F12, F13:

Remove decorative strip on dashboard in middle

F07, F10, F11, F18:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD ON RIGHT .

IMPORTANT: Proceed with care so as to avoid damaging the fresh air grille.

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Replacement

Release screws at marked points at top and bottom.

Remove centre fresh air grille (1).

Fig 1: Locating Centre Fresh Air Grille

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Replacement

Modify SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING .