64 11 748 Removing and installing heater controls (A/C control)

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Remove switch unit from center console. See 61 31 057 REMOVING AND INSTALLING SWITCH UNIT IN CENTER CONSOLE .

Press retaining hook (1) upwards through opening for switch unit.

Remove heating controls (2).

Fig 1: Removing Heating Controls

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Disconnect plug connections (1).

Unclip Bowden cables (2) and remove.

Installation:

Pay attention to color coding of Bowden cables (2).

Remove heating controls (3).

Fig 2: Removing Bowden Cables

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