Removing and installing/replacing base plate (with rear passenger compartment fresh air grille)

Special tools required:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release center console (1) at nuts (2).

Tightening torque 51 16 3AZ .

Release air duct (3) from bracket (4).

Lift center console (1) slightly and pull air duct (3) out of center console (1) toward the rear.

Installation note:

Feed air duct (3) into center console (1) and slide in about half way (see next operation for further procedure).

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After complete installation of air duct (3), check that it is correctly seated in bracket (4).

Installation note:

Reach through openings in center console (1) and feed air duct (2) in toward the front.

Make sure air duct (2) is correctly seated in center console (1).

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Unlock and disconnect associated plug connections in area (A).

Unclip line (1) at center console (2).

Reach under the base plate and unclip associated line (1) on center console.

Installation note:

Make sure plug connections are correctly seated.

Ensure correct cable routing.

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Mount special tool 00 9 327 as illustrated.

Reach under base plate (1) from behind.

Carefully leverage out base plate (1) along marked line (A) and simultaneously press lightly from below to disengage latch mechanisms.

Remove base plate (1) and feed out line.

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NOTE: Center console is shown removed for purposes of clarity.

Installation note:

Make sure line (1) is properly routed.

Catches (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Make sure base plate is correctly engaged on center console.

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