67 32 660 Replacing fan for backrest on rear seat (comfort seat)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear head restraint. Refer to 52 25 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT REAR HEAD RESTRAINT .
Remove cover for armrest at rear. Refer to 52 25 030 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE ARMREST FOR REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Detach cover (1) in direction of arrow from Velcro-type fastener behind, pull out from guides (2) and tilt forwards.

Fig 1: Detaching Cover From Velcro-Type Fastener

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Unlock catches (3) and remove cover (1) towards top.

Remove rear panel on rear seat backrest. Refer to 52 25... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR PANEL ON REAR SEAT BACKREST .

Detach retainers (1) on rear seat backrest (2).

Fig 2: Detaching Retainers On Rear Seat Backrest

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Fold felt (3) upwards slightly.

Release screws (1) on luggage compartment partition (2).

Fig 3: Releasing Screws On Luggage Compartment Partition

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Move rear seat backrest (3) forward slightly.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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If necessary, cut through cable tie (2).

Pull dividing net (3) upwards slightly.

Feed fan for backrest (1) as illustrated out of backrest and pull out plug (2) through opening in dividing net (3).

Fig 5: Removing Fan For Backrest

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Remove fan for backrest (1).