64 22 191 Removing and installing/replacing rear cabin fresh-air grille (High A/C system)

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove REAR A/C SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL

NOTE: Example graphic on the F01.

Release screws (1).

Carefully press rear cabin fresh-air grille (2) forwards out of center console trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cabin Fresh-Air Grille Out Of Center Console Trim And Screws

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Installation:

Retaining lugs (1) must be correctly seated in associated guides (2) and must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs In Associated Guides

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