51 71 096 Removing and installing/replacing the automatic air flap control

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove front BUMPER COVER
Remove impact absorber from support

Removal:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten cable tie (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Feed out the air flap control (2) in area (3) and remove the support.

Fig 2: Feeding Out Air Flap Control

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Installation:

Feed in air flap control (2) and suspend in the support in area (3).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 71 6AZ .

Fig 3: Feeding Out Air Flap Control

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Connect the connector (1).

Attach cable clip (2).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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