64 11 263 Removing and installing/replacing rear compartment blower

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER ARMREST

Release screws (1).

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Feed out rear compartment blower (3) in direction of arrow, stating in front, from center console.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Compartment Blower

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Replacement:

Remove REAR COMPARTMENT BLOWER CONTROLLER .