64 11 839 Replacing servodrive of footwell flap (automatic A/C)

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

Release screws (1).

Pull cover on glovebox on left (2) in direction of arrow out of guides (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Left Glovebox Cover

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Unclip lock (1) and pull out servodrive (2) in direction of arrow.

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Removing Servodrive

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Installation:

If necessary, align shaft of footwell flap to position of servodrive.

Fig 3: Identifying Servodrive

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