64 22 165 Removing and installing/replacing center 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 center fresh air grille (1).

Fig 1: Locating Center Fresh Air Grille Screws

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Replacement:

Modify SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING