Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove right fresh air duct. See 64 31 053 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FRESH AIR DUCT .

Unlock stopper (1) in direction of arrow.

Unfasten screws.

Lift out cover (2).

Fig 1: Removing Stopper

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Unlock and disconnect relay (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Relay

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