64 11 395 Removing and installing/replacing control panel for rear cabin air conditioning

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.

NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.

Unlock latch mechanisms (1).

Press out control panel of rear passenger compartment A/C system (3) downwards and remove from center console cover.

Installation note:

Catches (1) and (2) must be felt to snap into corresponding guides.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Passenger Compartment A/C System And Latch Mechanisms

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Replacement

Remount FAN MOTOR
Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING