Remove/Install Defroster/Footwell/Center Air Vent Flap Actuator Motor - AR83.10-P-2037MFA

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Model 118, 177, 243, 247

Fig 1: Defroster/Footwell/Center Air Vent Flap Actuator Motor Components Location - Model 118

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Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Remove/install
1	Connect vehicle diagnosis system and move defroster/footwell/center air vent flap actuator motor (M2/14) into assembly position.
		The defroster/footwell/center air vent flap actuator motor (M2/14) must be at 100% for 1 zone air conditioning system. For 2 zone air conditioning system, the defroster/footwell/center air vent flap actuator motor (M2/14) must be at 86.1%.	AD00.00-P-2000-06MFA
2	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
3	Remove glove box.		AR68.10-P-1400MFA
4	Release electrical connector (1) and disconnect.
5	Remove air duct segment (2).
6	Loosen electrical line (3) from kinematics (4) and air conditioner housing (5).
7	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (6).
8	Unscrew screws (7).
9	Press retaining lugs (8) and remove kinematics (4) from air conditioner housing (5).	: Make sure that the retaining lugs (8) are correctly engaged.
10	Remove screws/bolts (9).
11	Remove defroster/footwell/center air vent flap actuator motor (M2/14).
12	Install in the reverse order.
	Concluding tasks
13	Connect vehicle diagnosis system, normalize defroster/footwell/center air vent flap actuator motor (M2/14) and clear fault memory.
			AD00.00-P-2000-06MFA