64 12 676 Replacing electric auxiliary heater - 3rd seat row -

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER CONSOLE - 3RD SEAT ROW

NOTE: The following pictures show the 3rd seat row and seat cushion removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Electric Auxiliary Heater Plug Connection

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Detach Starlock washer (1) from holding rod (2).

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective Starlock washer (1).

Make sure Starlock washer (1) is correctly seated on holding rod (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Starlock Washer From Holding Rod

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Slide holding rod (1) in direction of arrow out of guides and tilt seat cushion (2) forwards.

Fig 3: Sliding Holding Rod Out Of Guides

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Release screw (1) and feed out auxiliary heater (2).

Installation:

Ensure correct line routing (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Auxiliary Heater Screw & Line Routing

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