64 51 001 Cleaning the evaporator (left-hand drive vehicle)

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Special tools required:

2 344 001

WARNING: When handling cleaning agent, observe following protective measures:
Wear protective rubber gloves and protective goggles.
If cleaning agent comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with lots of water.
COMPLY WITH NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HANDLING CLEANING AGENTS

IMPORTANT: To avoid dirtying vehicle interior:

Close all air vents
The air conditioning must be set to the air recirculation function
Cover carpet in work area

Recycling:

Carry out the cleaning operation in a suitable washing bay as the emerging cleaning agent escapes through the drain openings in the transmission tunnel.

After completing cleaning, allow the vehicle to drip-dry for approx. 5 minutes.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION
Remove MICROFILTER FOR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT VENTILATION

Fig 1: Identifying Microfilter Housing And Special Tool (2 344 011)
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Insert special tool 2 344 001 into the microfilter housing (1) as shown.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool (2 344 011)

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Position special tool 2 344 001 up against the top left limit position as shown.

Move special tool 2 344 001 from the top downwards (1) to limit position.

NOTE: If special tool 2 344 001 jams:
Move special tool 2 344 001 slightly to the right (2) until it can be moved from the top to the bottom.

NOTE: Set air conditioning to footwell ventilation and fresh air mode. Open side windows/doors.
Start the vehicle and let the air conditioning run for approx. 5 minutes at maximum blower output.
In order to eliminate the last remnants of cleaning agent, repeat this process shortly before handover to the customer.