64 11 200 Removing and installing/replacing heater

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

WARNING: Danger of scalding! Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Release hose clamps (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Releasing Hose Clamps

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Detach water hoses.

Carefully blow through lines to remove remaining coolant from heating element.

Installation:

Fill and vent cooling system.

Release screws (2) on firewall (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws On Firewall

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Remove panel for instrument panel, refer to 51 45 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM .

Remove center console. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE TRAY

Release shear screw (1) (e.g. mill off or rebore screw head).

Fig 3: Releasing Shear Screw

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Release screw (2).

Release screws and lower steering column.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws And Lower Steering Column

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Release screw.

Fig 5: Releasing Screw

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Detach door weatherseal (1) and trim (2) on A-pillar on left and right.

Fig 6: Detaching Door Weatherseal And Trim On A-Pillar On Left And Right

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Unfasten transverse reinforcement on right and left.

Fig 7: Unfastening Transverse Reinforcement On Right And Left

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WARNING: Version with side airbag: Follow safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems.

Release head airbag on transverse reinforcement on right and left.

Fig 8: Releasing Head Airbag On Transverse Reinforcement On Right And Left

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Disconnect heater plug connections.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Heater Plug Connections

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Unfasten transverse reinforcement on right and left sides of center console.

Fig 10: Unfastening Transverse Reinforcement On Right And Left Sides Of Center Console

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Cut open cable ties (1).

Turn lock (2) on left and right on fuse box through approx. 90° and fold down fuse box.

Fig 11: Turning Lock On Left And Right On Fuse Box

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Disconnect pivot (1) of fuse box on left and right at transverse reinforcement towards top.

Fig 12: Disconnecting Pivot Of Fuse Box On Left And Right At Transverse Reinforcement Towards Top

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Remove transverse reinforcement.

Remove heater.