64 22 137 Removing and installing or replacing left fresh air grille

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON LEFT

Release screws (1).

Pull out left fresh air vent (2) towards front.

Fig 1: Pulling Out Left Fresh Air Vent Towards Front

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Version with automatic climate control:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove left fresh-air grille (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Fresh-Air Grille And Plug Connection

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