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51 23... Check actuator

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE ACTUATOR

Check actuator for damage.

Test result	Solution
Housing (1) damaged	Replace actuator
Actuator top section (2) can not be moved by hand	Replace actuator

Fig 1: Checking Actuator

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE ACTUATOR

Check actuator (1) for damage.

Test result	Solution
Housing damaged	Replace actuator

Fig 1: Identifying Actuator

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Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.