64 22 165 Removing and installing/replacing center fresh air grille

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove DECORATIVE STRIP ON DASHBOARD IN MIDDLE .

IMPORTANT: Proceed with care so as to avoid damaging the fresh air grille.

NOTE: Picture for example purposes only!

Replacement:

Release screws at marked points at top and bottom.

Remove center fresh air grille (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Fresh Air Grille

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Replacement:

Modify SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING .