64 51 001 Cleaning evaporator

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Special tools required:

2 222 502

WARNING: When handling cleaning agent, observe following protective measures:
Wear protective rubber gloves and protective goggles.
If cleaning agent comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with lots of water.
COMPLY WITH NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING CLEANING AGENTS

IMPORTANT: To avoid dirtying vehicle interior:

Close all air vents
Heater - A/C system must be switched to air recirculation function
Cover carpet in work area

Recycling:

Carry out the cleaning operation in a suitable washing bay as the emerging cleaning agent escapes through the drain openings in the transmission tunnel.

After completing cleaning, allow car to drip-dry for approx. 5 minutes.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove MICROFILTER FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION

NOTE: Cleaning procedure must be performed in two steps with special tool 2 222 502 .

Step 1:

Insert special tool 2 222 502 in the rear opening of the microfilter housing (1) at position (2) as shown.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (2 222 502) In Rear Opening Of Microfilter Housing

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Move special tool 2 222 502 from top downwards (A) up to stop.

At the same time, press special tool 2 222 502 at position (1) in the direction of the arrow against the microfilter housing.

Spray approximately half of the cleaning agent. Then pull the special tool 2 222 502 out of the microfilter housing.

Fig 2: Spraying Cleaning Agent Into Microfilter Housing Using Special Tool (2 222 502)

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Step 2:

Insert special tool 2 222 502 in the rear opening of the microfilter housing (2) at position (1) as shown.

Fig 3: Inserting Special Tool (2 222 502) In Rear Opening Of Microfilter Housing

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Move special tool 2 222 502 from top downwards (A) up to stop.

At the same time, press special tool 2 222 502 at position (1) in the direction of the arrow against the microfilter housing.

Spray the remaining half of the cleaning agent. Then pull the special tool 2 222 502 out of the microfilter housing.

Fig 4: Spraying Cleaning Agent Into Microfilter Housing Using Special Tool (2 222 502)

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NOTE: Set heating - A/C system to footwell ventilation and fresh-air mode. Open side windows/doors.

Start the vehicle and let the heating and air conditioning system run for at least 5 minutes at maximum blower output.

In order to eliminate the last remnants of cleaning agent, repeat this process shortly before handover to the customer.