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

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM

Following operations relate exclusively to replacement.

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 Latch Mechanisms/Catches On Control Panel Of Rear A/C

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Replacement: 

• Remount FAN MOTOR 
• Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING AND ENCODING