Disconnect the heater unit

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Fig 1: Two Hose Pliers 115 8957 On Hoses To Heat Exchanger

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In the engine compartment:

Remove the mudflap at the top.

Fit two hose pliers 1158957 on the hoses to the heat exchanger and remove the hoses.

Disconnect the AC-pipe in the engine compartment from the support.

In the passenger compartment:

Disconnect the cable harness and connectors located on the middle supports.

Remove the attaching screws from the middle supports and remove the supports.

Remove the control panel, see Replace the Entire Control Panel .