64 11 322 Replacing front plate (air conditioner control)
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Remove heater controls, refer to 64 11 749 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER CONTROLS (AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONER) .
Lever out front plate (1) at openings (2) and remove.