64 11 263 Removing and installing/replacing rear compartment blower: Notes

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove CENTER ARMREST
Remove GEAR SELECTOR SWITCH COVER
Remove REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
If necessary, remove DVD PLAYER IN REAR CONSOLE

Unclip cable clips (1) from center console frame (2) on left and right and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Cable Clips From Center Console Frame

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Release screws (1).

Remove air ducts (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Feed rear compartment blower (4) out of center console.

Fig 2: Removing Air Ducts And Screws

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