64 51 600 Removing and installing/replacing evaporator for rear air conditioner (F02 only)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR AIR CONDITIONER .
• REMOVE RIGHT FLAP ACTUATOR DRIVE .

Release screws (1) on flange holder (2).

Installation note: 

Make sure flange holder (2) is correctly seated in designated guide on rear air conditioner housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Flange Holder And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unclip associated plug housing from blower motor cover (2).

Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Blower Motor Cover

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Slide retaining clasps (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Unlock plug connections (2) and disconnect.

Snap plug housing (3) out of filter housing and remove.

Fig 3: Sliding Retaining Clasps

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Release screws (1).

Remove upper housing section (2) from lower housing section.

Fig 4: Identifying Upper Housing Section And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Pull condensation water drain hose (2) out of gaiter (3).

Remove evaporator housing (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Condensation Water Drain Hose, Gaiter, Evaporator Housing And Screws

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Remove evaporator (1) in direction of arrow out of upper housing section (2).

Fig 6: Removing Evaporator

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Replacement: 

• Remove EXPANSION VALVE .