64 11 829 Replacing actuator drive of ventilation flaps

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove trim panel for pedal mechanism. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Remove lower section of steering column trim. See 32 31 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING LOWER SECTION OF STEERING COLUMN TRIM .

NOTE: Heater is removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screw (1). Unclip adjusting clasp (2) and feed out servomotor (3).

Fig 1: Unclip Adjusting Clasp (2) And Feed Out Servomotor (3)

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Replacement: Servomotors must be re-addressed in the event of replacement! Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system. Service functions: Body, Heating and air conditioning function, Flap motors, Re-address flap motors.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD .
Remove glovebox. See 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING .
Partially remove fuse box

Disconnect plug connection (1). Unlock actuator drive (2) and remove

Fig 1: Unlock Actuator Drive (2) And Remove

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Installation: If necessary, align shaft for defrosting flaps and drive (see illustration).

Fig 2: Align Shaft For Defrosting Flaps And Drive

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