Preliminary Work

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Only for 4-zone Climatronic (I-no. 9AQ; 9AE)

Remove air vent for B-pillar trim panel (upper part) -1- .

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B-pillar air vent
1. 1.1 Carefully unclip air vent for B-pillar trim panel (upper part) -1- from B-pillar trim panel (upper part) using a suitable tool at the locking lug -2- and remove it until the electric plug connection -3- is accessible.
2. 1.2 Release and disconnect electric plug connection -3- and remove air vent for B-pillar trim panel (upper part)
Remove inner door sill trim.
- > 680519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INNER DOOR SILL TRIM
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Before unscrewing the screw, secure three-point seat belt to prevent it from rolling up.
Unscrew screw -1- and remove three-point seat belt -2- at the bottom.

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Three-point seat belt