64 51 598 Replacing evaporator

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER

Removal:

Disengage and remove air duct (1) from heating and air-conditioning unit (2).

Fig 1: Air Duct

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Unlock and disconnect the connector on the highlighted points.

Feed out wiring harness (1).

Fig 2: Wiring Harness

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Unlock and remove connector housing (1).

Feed out wiring harness (2).

Fig 3: Connector Housing And Wiring Harness

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Unlock and disconnect the connector (1).

Feed out and remove wiring harness (2).

Fig 4: Connector And Wiring Harness

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On version with central kinematics:

Remove CONTROLLER DRIVE FOR FOOTWELL FLAP, RIGHT .

Release screws (1).

Remove central kinematics (2).

Fig 5: Central Kinematics And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove housing (2).

Fig 6: Housing And Screws

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Installation:

Properly position housing (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 7: Housing And Screws

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On version with central kinematics:

Install the CONTROLLER DRIVE, FOOTWELL FLAP, RIGHT .

Properly position central kinematics (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 8: Central Kinematics And Screws

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Feed in wiring harness (2) properly.

Connect and lock the connector (1).

Fig 9: Connector And Wiring Harness

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Position and feed in the wiring harness (2) properly.

Position and lock plug connection (1) properly.

Fig 10: Connector Housing And Wiring Harness

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Position and feed in the wiring harness (1) properly.

Connect the connector on the highlighted points.

Fig 11: Wiring Harness

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Position and engage the air duct (1) properly on the heating and air-conditioning unit (2).

Fig 12: Air Duct

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The following components need to be remounted: