67 32 600 Replacing fans for seat surface on front seat

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Partially remove seat cover for driver's or front passenger seat. See SEAT COVER FOR DRIVER'S SEAT (SPORT) or SEAT COVER FOR PASSENGER FRONT SEAT (SPORT) .
ECE version:
If necessary, remove sensor mat (seat occupancy mat)
US version:
If applicable, remove the Sensor mat (OC3-mat) or. SENSOR MAT (CIS MAT)

Unfasten plug connection.

Installation note:

Make sure fans have correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Correct Cable Routing

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, picture shows seat cushion and seat cover removed.

Raise separating net (1).

Pull faulty fans (2) out of seat cushion slightly and disconnect plug connections behind.

Fig 2: Identifying Faulty Fans And Separating Net

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NOTE:

Carry out FUNCTION CHECK WITH ADAPTER CABLE