64 11 905 Removing and installing/replacing ventilation temperature sensor

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE DECORATIVE STRIP ON INSTRUMENT PANEL ON RIGHT

Pull temperature sensor (1) out of retaining lug (2).

Installation:

Make sure rubber ring is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor And Retaining Lug

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove temperature sensor (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Temperature Sensor

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