65 24 020 Removing and installing or replacing blocking circuit (coupe)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

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Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Remove blocking circuit (3) from C-pillar.

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections, Screws And Blocking Circuit

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Installation:

Fit blocking circuit (1) so that screw (2) engages thread (3) and locating pin (4) engages bore (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Blocking Circuit, Screw, Thread, Bore And Locating Pin

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