Removing defroster flap motor

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The controller drive must be readdressed after replacement.
Addressing can only be carried out with the diagnosis system.

Preliminary work

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
Refer to REMOVING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AT BOTTOM RIGHT .
Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE PANEL ON THE RIGHT INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Refer to REMOVING KNEE AIRBAG .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING RIGHT FOOTWELL VENTILATION DUCT .

Loosen screws (1) .
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Remove defroster flap motor (3) .

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