Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER

Carefully pull rubber grommet (1) and foam seal (2) over pipes (3) and (4).

NOTE: If necessary, replace rubber grommet (1) and/or foam seal (2).

Release screws (5).

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Grommet And Foam Seal Pipes

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Carefully remove seal (2) and all remnants.

Installation:

Replace seal (2).

Turn temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) in direction of arrow and detach in upwards direction. Expose connecting cable (4) of temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) towards rear of heater/air conditioner (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Cold-Air Distributor And Seal

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Release screws (1).

Remove upper housing (2) of heater/air conditioner in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure upper housing (2) is correctly seated on heater/air conditioner.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Housing Of Heater/Air Conditioner

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Pull evaporator (1) in direction of arrow out of lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.

Installation:

Make sure evaporator (1) is correctly seated in lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.

Fig 4: Pulling Evaporator In Lower Housing Of Heater/Air Conditioner

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IMPORTANT: Do not bend radiator fins.
If necessary, clean or straighten radiator fins with slat comb.