When replacing the center armrest: Remount base plate
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Removing the base plate
- Expose the access line (2) up to base plate (1).
- If necessary, press the button (1) and remove the cover (2).
- Disengage the base plate (1) on both sides from the center armrest with special tools 0 493 687 (00 9340)
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- Turn the base plate (1) away to the side.
- Unscrew the bolts from the upper housing section (2).
- Remove the upper housing section (1) and release cable straps if necessary.
- Unlock and disconnect the cable (2) to the fan.
- Unclip all cables on underside of the upper housing section (1).
- Thread out all cables and remove base plate.
Installing the base plate
- Thread in all cables and base plate.
- Clip in all cables on underside of upper housing section (1).
- If necessary, fasten cables on the upper housing section (1) with cable straps.
- Connect cable (2) to fan.
- Thread the access line (2) through at the center armrest (1).
- Tighten screws of upper housing section (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Upper housing section Screw Tightening torque 2.7 Nm - Fit the base plate (1) in the upper housing section (2).
- If necessary, fit the cover (2) in the base plate (1).