64 11 208 Replacing heater core

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE HEATER

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Remove adapter plate (2).

Release screws (4).

Tightening torque 64 11 1AZ .

Remove bulkhead adapter (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bulkhead Adapter With Adapter Plate And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Remove retaining plate (2).

Pull out heater element (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Heater Element With Retaining Plate And Screw

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