84 10 700 Removing and installing/replacing base plate

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 340

Attention! 

Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE !

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove the CENTER ARMREST

Removal: 

Expose access lines (2) up to base plate (1).

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If necessary, press button (1) and remove cover (2).

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Disengage base plate (1) from center armrest on both sides with special tools 00 9 340.

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Turn base plate (1) away to the side.

Release screws from upper housing section (2).

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Raise upper housing section (1) and release cable straps if necessary.

Unlock and disconnect cable (2) to fan.

Unclip all cables on underside of upper housing section (1).

Thread out all cables and remove base plate.

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Installation: 

Thread in all cables and base plate.

Clip in all cables on underside of upper housing section (1).

If necessary, fasten cables to upper housing section (1) with cable straps.

Connect cable (2) to fan.

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Thread access lines (2) through at center armrest (1).

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Tighten screws of upper housing section (2).

Join base plate (1) in upper housing section (2).

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If necessary, join cover (2) in base plate (1).

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install the CENTER ARMREST