64 11 847 Replacing servodrive of ram air flap (automatic A/C)

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Remove trim for instrument panel, bottom right, 51 45 181 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL, BOTTOM RIGHT .

Remove side carpet on right side of center console.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip lock (2) and pull out servodrive (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Ram Air Flap Servodrive

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Installation:

If necessary, align shaft of ram air flap to position of servodrive.

Fig 2: Identifying Installed Position Of Ram Air Flap Servodrive

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