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

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Special tools required:

NOTE: For special tools, refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS - 645CI (E63) .

00 9 341

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove switch for hazard warning system/central locking, refer to 61 31 079 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SWITCH FOR HAZARD WARNING SYSTEM/CENTRAL LOCKING .

Release screw (1).

Partially fit special tool 00 9 341 as illustrated.

Lever out trim for center instrument panel (2) completely with center fresh-air grill (3) all round and remove.

Fig 1: Levering Out Trim For Center Instrument Panel (2)

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Replacement:

Release screws (1) and (2).

Remove trim for center instrument panel (4) in direction of arrow from center fresh-air grill (3).

Fig 2: Removing Trim For Center Instrument Panel

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Installation:

Make sure trim for center instrument panel (4) is correctly seated in associated mounts of center fresh-air grill (3).