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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Pull storage compartment (1) in the upper area out and fold down as shown.

Fig 1: Identifying Storage Compartment In Upper Area

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Release screws (2) on fresh air grille (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Fresh Air Grille

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Lift the fresh air grille (2) upper over the locking tabs (1) and remove toward the front.

Disconnect associated plug connection (3).

Remove fresh air grille (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Fresh Air Grille, Locking Tabs And Plug Connection

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