Removing the frame of the upper air flap control

• Release the left cover (1) at detents (2).
• Take off the left cover (1).

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• Release the right cover (1) at detents (2).
• Remove the right cover (1).

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• Release the screws (1) on the right side of the frame (2) of the air flap control.

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• Release the screws (1) on the left side of the frame (2) of the air flap control.
• Carefully turn around the air flap control with the frame (2).

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• Feed the holder (1) and (2) out of the guides (3).
• Take the holder (1) and (2) off of the frame (4) of the air flap control.

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• Release the screws (1) on the left side of the air flap control (2).
• Unlock the lock (arrow).

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• Release the screws (1) on the right side of the air flap control (2).
• Unlock the lock (arrow).

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• Carefully feed the frame (1) onto the guide pin (arrow) of the air flap control (2).
• Remove the frame (1) from the air flap control (2).

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