51 71 085 Removing and installing center of assembly compartment bulkhead

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both air ducts for microfilter, refer to 64 31 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C BASIC) or 64 31 031 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER AIR DUCT (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH)

Release screw (1) on left/right and remove both fresh air ducts.

Fig 1: Removing Both Fresh Air Ducts

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Pull off sealing strip (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Sealing Strip

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Unfasten screws.

Place holder (2) with switch for engine hood contact to one side.

Remove bulkhead (3).

Installation:

Do not crush cable.

Check height adjustment of engine hood contact and correct if necessary.