84 10 700 Removing and installing/replacing base plate

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 340

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CENTER ARMREST

Removal: 

Unclip the cable clip (1) and expose the access lines (2, 3) up to the base plate.

Fig 1: Locating Access Lines Cable Clip

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If necessary press button (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Locating Cover Removing Button

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Disengage the base plate (1) from the center armrest on both sides with special tool 00 9 340 .

Fig 3: Disengaging Base Plate From Center Armrest On Both Sides With Special Tool

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Turn base plate (1) away to the side.

Release screws from upper housing section (2).

Fig 4: Turning Base Plate

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Raise upper housing section (1) and release cable strap if necessary.

Unlock and disconnect cable (2) to fan.

Unclip all the cables on the underside of the upper housing section (1).

Feed out all cables and remove base plate.

Fig 5: Removing Upper Housing Section Cable Strap

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Installation: 

Feed in all cables and base plate.

Clip in all the cables on the underside of the upper housing section (1).

If necessary, secure cable to upper housing section (1) with cable strap.

Connect cable (2) to fan.

Fig 6: Removing Upper Housing Section Cable Strap

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Tighten screws on upper housing section (2).

Join base plate (1) in upper housing section (2).

Fig 7: Turning Base Plate

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If necessary, join cover (2) in base plate (1).

Fig 8: Locating Cover Removing Button

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Join the access lines (2, 3) to the center armrest and clip in the cable clip (1).

Fig 9: Locating Access Lines Cable Clip

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install CENTER ARMREST