64 22 191 Removing and installing/replacing rear passenger compartment fresh air grille \PREMIUM

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Overview of Activities

Preprocesses

Removing side carpet on front left and right. See 1.
Removing side carpet on rear left and right. See 2.
Remove rear center console trim. See 3.
Removing trim from rear center console (version without FD). See 4.
Removing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD). See 5.
Keyprocesses
Removing rear fresh air grille. See 6.
Installing the rear fresh air grille. See 7.
Postprocesses
Installing trim in rear center console (version without FD). See 8.
Installing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD). See 9.
Install rear center console trim. See 10.
Installing side carpets on the front left and right. See 11.
Installing the side carpet on the rear left and right. See 12.

Additional Information

Overview of Tightening Torques

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Use in Activity: 10
Rear center console trim on center console
Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Use in Activity: 11
Side carpet on center console
Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

Overview Special Tool

0 496 569 (00 9 325) Wedge

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

Use in Activity: 4
Usage	(Panel wedge) From 11/2008 this special tool replaces panel wedge 00 9 317 (different material)
Included in the tool or work	0 490 527
Storage location
Replaced by
In connection with
SI-Number	41 01 09 (507)

Fig 1: Identifying Wedge (0 496 569)

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0 493 687 (00 9 340) Removal aid

SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

Use in Activity: 5
Usage	(Removal aid (2 x)) For levering out switch block on driver's door.
Included in the tool or work
Storage location
Replaced by
In connection with
SI-Number	01 15 99 (483)

Fig 2: Identifying Removal Aid (0 493 687)

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SPECIAL TOOL DESCRIPTION

Pos	BMW Order number	Replaced by	Designation	In Connection with
1	0 496 289 (00 9 341)		Removal aid Only available as a set (2 tools) under 00 9 340 (= 83 30 0 493 687).

Preprocesses

Removing side carpet on front left and right
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
- Release screw (1).
- Release side carpet (2) from clips (3).
- Pull out side carpet (2) towards front from the clamps (4).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Side Carpet From Clips & Screw
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Removing side carpet on rear left and right
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
- Push side carpet (1) forwards and loosen it from the clamps (2).
- Feed side carpet (1) out of the center console.
  
  Fig 4: Pushing Side Carpet Forwards
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Remove rear center console trim
NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
- Release screws (1) on left and right.
- Lift retaining tabs (2) left and right over the latch mechanisms.
- Remove the center console trim in the rear (3) of the center console.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim, Retaining Tabs And Screws
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- Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove rear center console trim (2).
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim Plug Connections
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Removing trim from rear center console (version without FD)
- Lever trim (1) with special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) in the direction of arrow of the clamps (2) out of center console.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Trim From Rear Center Console (Version Without FD)
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Removing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Unclip trim (1) with special tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340) and remove.
  
  Fig 8: Removing Trim With Special Tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340)
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- Unclip trim (1) with special tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340) and remove.
  
  Fig 9: Removing Trim With Special Tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340)
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- Open armrest (1).
- Unclip trim (2) with special tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340) and remove.
  
  Fig 10: Removing Trim With Special Tool 0 493 687 (00 9 340)
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Keyprocesses
Removing rear fresh air grille
- Unclip latch mechanisms (1) on both sides.
- Lift fresh air grille (2) carefully upwards.
- Disconnect associated plug connection.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Rear Fresh Air Grille
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Installing the rear fresh air grille
- Connect connector with the fresh air grille (2).
- Install fresh air grille (2) from above.
- Clip in latch mechanisms (1) on both sides.
  
  Fig 12: Identifying Connector With Fresh Air Grille
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Postprocesses
Installing trim in rear center console (version without FD)
- Replace faulty clamps (1).
- Clip trim (2) into the center console from top.
  
  Fig 13: Identifying Clip Trim Into Center Console From Top Faulty Clamps
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Installing trims on the base of the FD on the left and right (version with FD)
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
- Open armrest (1).
- Feed in trim (2) and clip in.
  
  Fig 14: Identifying Armrest And Trim
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- Feed in trim (1) and clip in.
  
  Fig 15: Identifying Trim And Clip
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- Feed in trim (1) and clip in.
  
  Fig 16: Identifying Trim And Clip
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Install rear center console trim

Connect connector (1) and install the rear center console trim (2).

Fig 17: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim With Connector
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NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.

Lift retaining tabs (2) left and right over the latch mechanisms.
Insert rear center console trim (3) in the center console.
Tighten screws (1) on left and right.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Rear center console trim on center console
Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

Fig 18: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim, Retaining Tabs And Screws

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Installing side carpets on the front left and right

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.

Replace faulty clips (3) and clamps (4).
Feed side carpet (2) into the center console from the front.
Secure side carpet (2) on the clips (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

Fig 19: Identifying Side Carpet From Clips & Screw
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Side carpet on center console
Sheet metal screw	2.8 Nm

Installing the side carpet on the rear left and right
NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

NOTE: For better schematic diagram/mapping without seat.
- Replace faulty clamps (2).
- Push side carpet (1) into the center console from the front to attach it to the clamps (2)
  
  Fig 20: Installing Side Carpet On Rear Left And Right
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