64 11 220 Removing and installing/replacing resistor for heater blower

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Remove heater bulkhead, refer to 64 51 522 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING EXPANSION VALVE or 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Release screws and lever out cover for blower impeller.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws & Lever Out Cover For Blower Impeller

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Release screw (1), disconnect plug connection (2) and lever out blower resistor.

Installation:

First install resistor. Then insert plug connection.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection & Lever Out Blower Resistor
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