64 11 212 Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner fan

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim for instrument panel , bottom right. See 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTTOM RIGHT TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL .
Partially release air duct at side

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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Carefully raise lug (1) and feed out housing (2) by turning clockwise.

Installation:

Lug (1) must not be damaged and must snap audibly into place.

Fig 2: Identifying Lug And Housing

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Replacement:

Replace controller for heater/air conditioner fan