64 11 213 Removing and installing/replacing heater - A/C unit fan

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove storage compartment. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .
Remove audio system controller / Car Communication Computer. See 65 12 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) AUDIO SYSTEM CONTROLLER .
Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING PANEL FOR PEDALS .
Remove right glovebox with housing. See 51 16 366 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT GLOVEBOX WITH HOUSING .

Disconnect rear compartment air duct (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure rear compartment air duct (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Compartment Air Duct

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Release screws (1).

Remove middle function carrier (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure middle function carrier (2) is correctly seated.

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Removing Middle Function Carrier And Screws

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove temperature sensor for cold-air distributor.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release clips (2).

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Remove rear compartment air duct (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure rear compartment air duct (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Compartment Air Duct

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Disconnect left air duct (1) in direction of arrow (2) and (3).

Installation:

Make sure right air duct (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Left Air Duct

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Disconnect right air duct (1) in direction of arrow (2) and (3).

Installation:

Make sure right air duct (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Right Air Duct

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Unlock plug (1) and remove.

Release screws (2).

Remove cover (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Make sure seal is correctly seated in cover (3).

Fig 6: Removing Cover And Unlock Plug

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Release screws (1).

Remove fan for heater - A/C unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure fan for heater - A/C unit (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 7: Removing Fan For Heater - A/C Unit

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Replacement:

Unlock controller for heater - A/C unit fan (1) with a suitable screwdriver (2) and remove.

Unlock plug connections (3) and disconnect.

Installation:

Make sure controller for heater - A/C unit fan (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 8: Identifying Heater - A/C Unit Fan

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