61 35 065 Removing and installing (replacing) A/C control unit - 3rd seat row

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove luggage compartment floor trim panel
Disconnect BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD

Release expansion rivets (1).

Remove storage compartment (2) in direction of arrow from 3rd seat row (3).

Fig 1: Removing Storage Compartment

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2).

Remove A/C control unit for 3rd seat row (3).

Fig 2: Identifying A/C Control Unit, Plug Connection, And Screws

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