64 11 377 Removing and installing/replacing heater/air conditioner operator unit (version without CCC/ASK)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) !

NOTE: C ar C ommunication C omputer (CCC)
A udio S ystem K ontroller/Controller (ASK)

Lever out heater/air conditioner operator unit (1) with special tool 00 9 340 and pull.

Disconnect associated plug connections.

Remove heater/air conditioner operator unit (1) complete with center console switch cluster (2) and trim (3).

Fig 1: Removing Heater/Air Conditioner Operator Unit With Centre Console Switch Cluster And Trim

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Replacement:

Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at inner retaining points (2) only.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to operator unit (3)!

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Operator Unit Trim And Inner Retaining Points

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Carefully unclip operator unit trim (1) at outer retaining points (2) only.

Remove trim (1) from operator unit (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Clip Operator Unit Trim And Outer Retaining Points

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Replacement: