64 12 700 Removing and installing/replacing latent heat accumulator: Notes

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When replacing, flush cooling system due to salt leaks. See 17 00 005 DRAINING AND TOPPING UP COOLANT .

Remove A-pillar trim from right footwell and remove right rocker strip.

Remove right glovebox. See 51 16 360 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX .

Remove entrance cover strip at front right. See 51 47 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE FRONT (INSIDE) LEFT OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL STRIP .

Release screw and pull side carpet on right in direction of arrow out of retainers.

Fig 1: Removing Right Side Carpet

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Cut open carpet floor as far as possible under heater and fold back in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Floor Carpet

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Release screws and raise lines in direction of arrow.

CAUTION: If necessary, catch escaping coolant with cleaning cloth or receptacle.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 3: Releasing Screws And Raising Lines

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Unfasten nut.

Unhook holder in direction of arrow.

Lift out latent heat accumulator as vertically as possible to prevent coolant from escaping from accumulator.

Fig 4: Removing Latent Heat Accumulator

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