64 12 670 Replacing electric auxiliary heater - front

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEATING ELEMENT

Heater/air conditioner shown in removed state.

Unclip plug housing (1) from holder.

Feed positive lead (2) out of holders.

Installation note:

Make sure positive lead (2) is correctly laid.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Housing And Positive Lead

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Pull electric auxiliary heater (1) upwards out of heating unit housing (2).

Fig 2: Pulling Electric Auxiliary Heater Upwards Out Of Heating Unit Housing

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