64 22 135 Removing and installing/replacing left fresh-air grille

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see SPECIAL TOOLS - X5 (3.0i) .

Special Tools Required:

64 1 020

For Purposes Of Clarity:

Fresh air grill (1) in unlocked state.

Fig 1: Identifying Fresh Air Grill (Unlocked)

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Move air outlet adjuster (1) into illustrated position.

Insert special tool 641020 as illustrated at an angle downwards into openings of fresh air grill (2) and unlock fresh air grill (2).

Withdraw fresh air grill (2) at air outlet adjusters (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Inserting Release Hooks Into Fresh Air Grill

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Installation:

First allow fresh air grill (2) to snap into place at top.

Fresh air grill (2) must snap audibly into place.