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

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Remove heater bulkhead, refer to 51 71 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER BULKHEAD .

Release screws and lever out cover for blower impeller.

Fig 1: Levering Out Cover For Blower Impeller

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

Fig 2: Levering Out Blower Resistor

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Installation:

First install resistor. Then insert plug connection.