Removing the rear ventilation grille

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Unclip the trim (1) upwards out of the clamps (2).

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Carefully pull out the ventilation grille (1) to the rear starting in the lower area from the detents (2) of the center console.

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Remove the plug connection (1) from the holder and unlock and disconnect it.
If necessary, disconnect further plug connections.
Remove the ventilation grille.

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