Remove top automatic air flap control

Preliminary works 

• Remove the left and right top engine compartment COVER .
• Remove front ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Partially remove the front section of the front wheel arch COVER
• Remove front BUMPER PANEL .

• Loosen screws (1).
• Loosen the expanding rivet (2).

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• Lever out holder (1) on the left and right upwards out of the ball head (2) using the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325)  .
• Remove top automatic air flap control (3) forwards.
• Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

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